Lot 355

Rare Walch Civil War Era 12-Shot Factory Engraved Revolver, SN 2

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Rare Walch Civil War Era 12-Shot Factory Engraved Revolver, SN 2

Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000

Starting Bid: $3,000

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by Lusher Fine Art & Auctions
August 4, 2026 10:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
1616 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM, US 87505

Rare Walch Civil War Era 12-Shot Factory Engraved Revolver, SN 2
Rare Walch CW era 12-shot Walch factory engraved revolver, SN 2
Patented by John Walch in 1859, this 36 caliber revolver using superimposed chambers on 12-nipple cylinder–each chamber holding two shots, 12 shots is a lot of firepower before reloading. This most unique revolver has 2 hammers-side by side, and side by side pair of triggers which are offset when both cocked, so proper forward trigger would be pulled first firing the top round. Chances of misfire of back charge first was a real threat, that is one reason this very rare revolver has few survivors, of only 200 thought made, and few are ever offered. This revolver's little brother was 10-shot 31 caliber and very popular among Civil War soldiers and 3000 were thought contracted by Walch. John Walsh contracted with two different manufacturers, so variance is noted in the dozen or so surviving specimens. The highest serial number we are aware is 129. SN 2 has better quality of engraving than some others, barrel housing has script engraved address & patent on opposite sides: "WALCH FIRE ARMS-CO. / NEW-YORK" and "PATD FEBY. 8. 1859"
Revolver appears all original and matching, smooth gray patina, well fit checkered grips with moderate edge wear, clear engraving and SNs, mechanics and bore condition??? You have to do that estimate my opinion: 6000-8000

The revolver has two hammers and two side by side triggers, with the trigger for the front loading being positioned slightly ahead of the rear load's trigger, to help ensure that they are fired in the correct order.

  • Dimensions: 12 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (31.8 x 14 x 5.7 cm.)

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