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There's a reason the 1873 pattern never went out of style. The Traditions 1873 Frontier takes that iconic single-action design and trims it down to a 3.5 inch Sheriff's length barrel, giving you a quick-handling sixgun that points naturally and looks right at home in a leather rig. The color case hardened steel frame pairs with a polished blued barrel and cylinder, and the one-piece walnut grip fills the hand the way a proper Peacemaker-style revolver should. At 9.5 inches overall and around 35 ounces, it carries easy and clears leather in a hurry.
Traditions has these built by Pietta in Italy, a shop that has been turning out single-action reproductions for decades, and the fit and finish on the Frontier series shows it. The case colors have real depth, the bluing is polished up nicely, and the action cycles with that satisfying four-click cadence that made the original famous. Unlike the guns of 1873, though, this one carries a transfer bar safety, so the hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled all the way through. That's a meaningful upgrade over the old five-beans-in-the-wheel routine.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this revolver also digests .38 Special, which makes it a genuinely versatile range gun. Run soft-shooting .38 wadcutters for cowboy action matches and plinking sessions, then load full-house magnums when you want the short barrel to bark. The fixed blade front sight and traditional grip frame encourage instinctive, heads-up shooting, exactly what the Sheriff's model was designed for.
Plenty of 1873 reproductions come in 4.75 and 5.5 inch lengths, but the 3.5 inch Sheriff configuration is harder to find and has a character all its own. It balances closer to the hand, draws faster, and displays beautifully. Whether you're building a cowboy action rig, adding to a single-action collection, or just want a classic sixgun that's fun every trip to the range, this one delivers.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it will also run .38 Special without any issue. That's a nice perk for cowboy action shooting and casual range days, since .38 Special is cheaper, softer shooting, and easier to find in light cowboy loads.
This model uses a transfer bar safety system, which means the hammer can't contact the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled. That allows all six chambers to be loaded safely, unlike original 1873-pattern revolvers that were traditionally carried with an empty chamber under the hammer.
It's manufactured by Pietta in Italy and imported by Traditions. Pietta has been building single-action reproductions for decades and has a solid reputation for fit, finish, and smooth actions, which shows in the case coloring and polished bluing on this Frontier series gun.
The Sheriff designation refers to the shortened 3.5 inch barrel, compared to the more common 4.75 and 5.5 inch lengths. The shorter barrel gives it a quicker draw, handier balance, and a distinctive look that's less common among single-action reproductions. It still uses the same steel frame and full-size grip as its longer-barreled siblings.
| UPC | 040589022734 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SAT73-005 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 9.5 |
| Package Height | 6.5 |
| Package Width | 2.75 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 2.95 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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