Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand

About the Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand

The Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand is a single-action revolver that reproduces the Colt 1873 Single Action Army in the classic 'peacemaker' pattern. Distinguished within the Great Western II line by its Western cattle-ranching theme, the Cattlebrand pairs a color case-hardened steel frame with a signature branded, checkered grip engraved in tribute to the cattle drives of the Old West. Chambered in .45 Colt and fed from a six-round revolving cylinder loaded through a side gate, it is offered with hammer-forged, CNC-machined steel barrels in 4.75-inch and 5.5-inch lengths, with fixed sights and a traditional floating firing pin. An 'Ultra Black' finish is also offered alongside the standard branded model.

The Cattlebrand pays homage to the cowboys who 'branded all the strays, drove the herds north and claimed dirt.' As a modern reproduction of 'The Gun That Won the West,' its branded engraving and checkered grip evoke the cattle towns and long drives of the frontier era. It is popular with Cowboy Action Shooting competitors and Western reenactors who want an authentically themed 1873 Colt pattern with the reliability of modern hammer-forged steel.

Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand specifications

Named model within Pietta's Great Western II catalog (Italian import). The 'Cattlebrand' name refers to the intricate branded engraving and checkered grip celebrating Western cattle ranching heritage. Chambered in .45 Colt; barrel options 4.75" and 5.5". Two finish options: standard Branded (color case-hardened frame with branded checkered grip) and Ultra Black. Specifications listed are for the 4.75" .45 Colt model. Uses a traditional floating firing pin rather than a transfer-bar safety.