Walch Revolver

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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]

TypeRevolver
PlaceoforiginUnited States
WarsAmerican Civil War
American Indian Wars
DesignerJohn Walch
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Walch Revolver
Drawing of the Walch Revolver from the patent application
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Service history
WarsAmerican Civil War
American Indian Wars
Production history
DesignerJohn Walch
DesignedFebruary 8, 1859
ManufacturerWalch Firearms & Co.
No. built~200
VariantsFive-chamber & six-chamber models
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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.

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