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There's a reason the 1873 Single Action Army never went out of style. The Traditions 1873 in .357 Magnum captures that iconic look with a color case hardened steel frame, a high polish blued 5.5 inch barrel, and walnut grips that feel right the moment you wrap your hand around them. Built by Pietta in Italy for Traditions' Frontier Series, this is a faithful reproduction with the fit and finish to back up its good looks.
The .357 Magnum chambering is one of the most practical choices in a single action. Run full power magnums when you want some thunder, or feed it soft shooting .38 Special for relaxed plinking sessions that won't wear out your wrist or your wallet. The six shot cylinder, low profile fixed blade sights, and traditional plow handle grip frame all point naturally, the way a Single Action Army should. At 5.5 inches, the barrel splits the difference between the quick handling of a shorter gun and the sight radius of a cavalry length model, giving you a balanced revolver that carries well and shoots straight.
Unlike the originals, this 1873 is fitted with a transfer bar safety system, so the hammer can't reach the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled. That means you can load all six chambers instead of resting the hammer on an empty one, which is a genuine upgrade over 19th century practice. The steel frame is built to handle modern ammunition, so this one is meant to be shot, not just admired.
Cowboy action competitors, western history buffs, and anyone who just appreciates a good looking sixgun will find plenty to like here. The case colors on the frame give each revolver its own one of a kind character, and owners consistently praise the smooth action and crisp single action trigger. It's a handsome piece that pulls double duty as a range gun and a conversation starter.
Yes. Any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum will also safely fire .38 Special, since it's the same bullet diameter in a slightly shorter case. That makes this a versatile range gun, letting you practice cheap and soft with .38s and load up magnums when you want more punch.
It does. The transfer bar sits between the hammer and the frame mounted firing pin, and only moves into position when the trigger is pulled. That's a real improvement over original 1873 designs, and it means you can safely carry all six chambers loaded rather than leaving one empty under the hammer.
These revolvers are manufactured by Pietta in Italy and imported by Traditions Performance Firearms as part of their Frontier Series. Pietta has a long track record of building quality Single Action Army reproductions, and this model uses a modern steel frame rated for current production .357 Magnum ammunition.
It's a strong fit. The single action operation, fixed sights, and traditional grip frame follow the classic SAA pattern used throughout cowboy action matches, and .357 Magnum guns running .38 Special loads are a popular setup in the sport. The 5.5 inch barrel is a well liked middle ground for balance and sight radius.
| UPC | 040589018133 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SAT73-007 |
| Length | 11 |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Package Height | 2.8 |
| Package Width | 6.7 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.3 |
| Sights | Fixed |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
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