F.lli · Revolver
Pietta Great Western II
Double action · .45 Colt · introduced 2005
About the Pietta Great Western II
The Pietta Great Western II is a modern cartridge-firing reproduction of the iconic Colt 1873 Single Action Army revolver, featuring a transfer bar safety for safe carry with all six chambers loaded. Available in .45 LC, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .44-40 WCF, and .22 LR, the Great Western II line encompasses over 35 named models including the Cattlebrand, Gunfighter, Thunderer (bird's head grip), Sheriff (short barrel), Buntline (12" barrel), and various Alchimista deluxe editions. Barrel lengths range from 3.5" (Sheriff) to 12" (Buntline).
The Great Western II line pays homage to the Colt Single Action Army - 'The Gun That Won the West.' Pietta's extensive catalog of named models reads like a Who's Who of Western history: the Texas Ranger, U.S. Marshal, General Patton, Rio Bravo, and Red River models each evoke a specific era or figure. The Alchimista series represents the pinnacle of the line, with hand-fitted actions and premium finishes. The transfer bar safety is a modern addition that allows safe carry with all six chambers loaded - something the original 1873 Colt could not safely do.
Pietta Great Western II specifications
General
- Type
- Revolver
- Action
- Double action
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single action
- Calibres
- .45 Colt, .45 Colt
- Magazine capacity
- 6 rounds
- Magazine
- Revolving cylinder
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 140 mm (5.5 in)
- Overall length
- 279 mm (11.0 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 1.08 kg (2.37 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Steel
- Stock
- Walnut
- Finish
- blued
History
- Introduced
- 2005
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- IT
Available calibres
Features
- Transfer bar safety
- Six shot cylinder
- Cartridge revolver
- 1873 saa pattern
- Interchangeable grips
Safety
- Transfer bar
Cartridge revolver with transfer bar safety. 35+ named variants. Available calibers: .45 LC, .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .44-40 WCF, .22 LR. Barrel lengths: 4-3/4", 5-1/2", 7-1/2", 12" (Buntline). Frame options: tempered steel, stainless steel, nickel-plated. Grip options: walnut, PVC (white/black), laminated, stag, polymer. Many models feature Cowboy Action Shooting-ready short stroke actions.
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