U.S. Historical Society 47% Scale Colt Walker “Presidential Edition” Dragoon Percussion Revolver Serial # 18!

This is a 47% scale Colt 1847 Walker percussion revolver “Presidential Edition” issued by the United States Historical Society back in the 1980’s.  These were made by Uberti in Italy for the USHS under license from Colt.  Fully functional, but non-firing.  7 1/8″ long overall with a 4 1/4″ .21 caliber rifled barrel.  The cylinder has the typical Ormsby roll stamped scene of a U.S. cavalry & Indian battle.  Very nicely factory scroll hand engraved with about 50% coverage.  The barrel, cylinder, trigger, wedge, and screws are finished in blue.  The frame, hammer, rammer, and loading lever are case colored.  The trigger guard is gold plated brass and the grip is one piece of sterling silver.  Nickel silver blade type front sight.  The barrel has the proper one line Colt barrel address roll stamped on the top flat of the barrel, “-ADDRESS SAML(the L smaller & raised) COLT NEW-YORK CITY-“.  The left side of the barrel just above the wedge marked “US, 1847” in two lines.  Checkered hammer spur .  Very early serial number “18” stamped into the bottom of the barrel, frame, triggerguard, & the side of the cylinder.  100% fully functional except the nipples are only drilled about half way through.  Complete with the original USHS mahogany casing with glass top.  The interior of the case French fit in a medium gray velour.  Inside the case is an engraved brass presentation plaque with the USHS data, “1847 WALKER COLT MINIATURE, PRESIDENTIAL EDITION, COLT FIREARMS, UNITED STATES HISTORICAL SOCIETY”, in four lines.  Mint new condition.  The brown cardboard box top has some split corners & edge wear.  Stock # CK-248.  Price:  $1,250.00.