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]
| Walch Revolver | |
|---|---|
 Drawing of the Walch Revolver from the patent application | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Wars | American Civil War American Indian Wars |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Walch |
| Designed | February 8, 1859 |
| Manufacturer | Walch Firearms & Co. |
| No. built | ~200 |
| Variants | Five-chamber & six-chamber models |
Variants
editThe 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
editRoughly 200 Walch Revolvers were produced between 1859 and 1862, making them quite rare.
References
edit- ^ "The Walch Revolver With Forgotten Weapons - The Firearm Blog". The Firearm Blog. 30 November 2015.
- ^ Chastain, Russ (27 April 2016). "Watch: Walch Navy 6-Chamber, 12-Shot Revolver". AllOutdoor.com. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
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