Description
Pietta’s 1873 Great Western II “Californian” is a single action revolver chambered in .45 Colt (Long Colt) with a 4.75 in blued steel barrel and a case hardened steel frame. It holds 6 rounds and has fixed blade sights, with a wider rear sight and a larger front sight designed for quicker sight acquisition. Traditional Colt-style features include a floating firing pin in the hammer.
Key features
- Single action revolver in 45 Colt (Long Colt) for period-style shooting
- 4.75 in blued steel barrel and cylinder
- Casehardened frame for a classic look
- Wider rear and larger front sight for faster sight acquisition
- Floating firing pin in the hammer
- Hammer forged steel barrel and frame, drop forged and then CNC machined
- Walnut grip
Specifications
| Action | Single Action |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Barrel Length | 4.75 in |
| Overall Length | 15 in |
| Sights | Blade Front (Fixed) |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |



