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The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista III is a faithful take on the 1873 Single Action Army, chambered in versatile .357 Magnum and built for folks who take their cowboy action game seriously. It wears a 5.5" octagon blued barrel and matching blued cylinder against a color case hardened alloy steel frame, and the whole thing is finished off with finely checkered walnut grips on the 1860 Army grip frame. The result is a six-gun that looks like it stepped out of the Old West but runs like a purpose-built competitor.
This isn't just a standard Peacemaker clone. Pietta built the Alchimista line specifically for the competition crowd, and it shows in the details. The trigger is wider and set back from a standard SAA position, which gives you more room inside the guard and a cleaner press when the timer's running. The hammer sits lower and wider too, so thumbing it back for your next shot is quick and sure. Those two changes make a real difference when you're running pairs and sweeps at speed.
The Great Western II line is known for an authentic four click action and a floating firing pin mounted in the hammer rather than a transfer bar setup. It carries no safety, keeping it true to the original 1873 design. Load one, skip one, load four and set the hammer down on an empty chamber the traditional way. Pietta revolvers have earned a strong reputation among cowboy action folks for fit, finish, and timing that holds up to a lot of rounds, and many shooters rate them right alongside more expensive Italian single actions.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this one happily runs lighter .38 Special loads for all day cowboy stages and steps up to full magnum power when you want more punch. The Alchimista III makes a great match revolver, a fun plinker, and a handsome piece for anyone who appreciates the history behind the frontier sixgun. It's built in Brescia, Italy, a region that's been turning out quality firearms for centuries.
Yes, it was designed with the competition crowd in mind. The wide setback trigger and lower, wider hammer make fast cocking and shooting feel natural when you're running a stage. Pietta single actions have a long track record in SASS competition for holding up to heavy use.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it will also run .38 Special loads, which is exactly what a lot of cowboy action folks prefer for their lighter recoil and lower cost. You can step up to full .357 Magnum power whenever you want more punch for range work or hunting.
No. The Great Western II line is built period correct with a floating firing pin in the hammer rather than a transfer bar, and it has no manual safety. That gives it the authentic four click action feel of the original 1873 design, so the traditional load one, skip one, load four method is the way to go.
This model features a 5.5" octagon blued barrel, which is one of the details that sets the Alchimista III apart from the standard round barrel Great Western II models. The octagon profile pairs with the blued cylinder and color case hardened frame for a distinctive classic look.
| UPC | 641996211638 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF357ALO512NMCW |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
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