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Few revolvers carry a backstory like the Buntline. The story goes that dime novelist Ned Buntline had extra-long barreled Colts made up for a handful of Old West lawmen, Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson among them. Whether that tale is history or campfire embellishment, the long-barreled 1873 earned a permanent place in American firearms lore, and Traditions brings it back with this faithful reproduction chambered in .45 Long Colt.
Part of the Traditions Frontier series, this revolver is built on a real steel frame, not an alloy shortcut, and the finish work shows it. The frame wears a color case hardened treatment with those swirling blues and straw tones that make every one unique, while the 12 inch barrel and cylinder carry a deep blue finish. Walnut grips round out the period-correct look. It holds six rounds of .45 Long Colt, a cartridge with plenty of soft-shooting cowboy loads and stouter options for when you want more thump.
That long barrel is more than a conversation piece. Stretching the sight radius out over a foot makes the fixed blade front sight and frame notch easier to line up with precision, so hitting steel at distances that embarrass shorter sixguns becomes a real possibility. The extra weight up front also soaks up recoil and steadies your hold. It is a favorite setup for cowboy action side matches, long-range revolver games, and anyone who just enjoys ringing a gong from way back.
Unlike original-pattern single actions that had to be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer, this reproduction uses a transfer bar safety system, the highest level of safety available in an 1873-style single action. You get the authentic look, feel, and hammer-cocking ritual of the classic design with a modern layer of protection built in. Whether it ends up in a display case, a leather rig, or your regular range rotation, this is a piece of the West you can shoot.
Yes. Unlike original-pattern 1873 single actions that had to be carried with the hammer over an empty chamber, this reproduction uses a transfer bar system. The hammer cannot contact the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled, giving you a modern margin of safety with a classic design.
It does both jobs well. The extended barrel stretches the sight radius out considerably, which makes precise aiming easier and helps with accuracy at longer distances than a typical 4.75 or 5.5 inch sixgun. The added weight up front also tames recoil and steadies your hold, which is why these are popular for long-range revolver games.
It is chambered in .45 Long Colt and holds six rounds. Standard pressure loads are the right choice here, and there is a huge range available, from mild cowboy action loads to heavier hunting-style offerings. This is not a gun for the high-pressure .45 Colt loads intended only for Rugers and other heavy-frame revolvers.
The Traditions Frontier series, which includes this Buntline, is built on genuine steel frames as authentic reproductions of the 1873 pattern. The frame wears a color case hardened finish while the barrel and cylinder are blued, matching the look of the originals.
| UPC | 040589021201 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SAT73103 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 12" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Long Colt |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 17.5 |
| Package Height | 6.5 |
| Package Width | 2.75 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 3.4 |
| Sights | Blade Front |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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