Invented by Captain Samuel Walker of the Texas Rangers and Colt Walker, a firearms designer, the handgun was the gun of choice for U.S. soldiers during the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848 and was America’s first six-shooter, meaning it can hold six rounds at a time, according to Abbott’s tweet. It also became a “symbol of strength, authority and great financial means” for Texans, according to Smithsonian.
Abbott hinted on Twitter that he plans to sign additional gun laws for the state “real soon.”
I just signed a Resolution naming the 1847 Colt Walker pistol the official handgun of Texas.
It was invented by a Texas Ranger & was America’s first six-shooter.
It was the gun of choice for US soldiers during the Mexican American war.
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