Walch Revolver

Walch Revolver
Drawing of the Walch Revolver from the patent application
Type Revolver
Place of origin United States
Production history
Designer John Walch
Designed February 8, 1859
Manufacturer Walch Firearms & Co.
No. built ~200
Variants Five-chamber & six-chamber models

The Walch Revolver is a .36 caliber cap and ball black powder revolving action handgun, designed by Walch Firearms & Co. The revolver was patented in 1859 by John Walch.[1]

Variants

The revolver has two variants; a five-chamber model and a six-chamber model. Each variant is capable of firing two shots per chamber, when completely loaded.[2] There are two hammers, and depending on the model, one or two triggers.

Production history

Roughly 200 Walch Revolvers were produced between 1859 and 1862, making them quite rare.

References

  1. "The Walch Revolver With Forgotten Weapons - The Firearm Blog". The Firearm Blog. 30 November 2015.
  2. Chastain, Russ (27 April 2016). "Watch: Walch Navy 6-Chamber, 12-Shot Revolver". AllOutdoor.com. Retrieved 12 April 2017.


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