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There are single actions you buy to shoot, and single actions you buy because you can't stop looking at them. The Pietta Alchimista Jr manages to be both. Part of Pietta's 1873 Great Western II line, this compact six-shooter wears full engraving over an Old Silver and Blue two-tone finish, matched up with a checkered walnut Express grip that keeps the whole package looking sharp and feeling secure in the hand. The 3.5 inch round barrel keeps it short, quick to the target, and easy to carry on the belt all day.
The Alchimista family was built around a simple idea: make the classic Colt-pattern single action faster and more comfortable to run. Pietta reshaped the controls, giving this revolver a lower, wider hammer that your thumb finds naturally and a wider, set-back trigger that shortens your reach and smooths out your press. If you've spent time behind a traditional hogleg, you'll feel the difference on the first cylinder. It's a thoughtful setup for cowboy action work or anyone who just wants a single action that cocks easier without giving up the old-school character.
The Jr was engraved in Old Silver and Blue specifically to match the DLX Alchimista III, so if you already own the longer gun, this makes a natural stablemate with a shorter barrel and that distinctive checkered Express grip assembly. Chambered in .45 Colt with a six-round cylinder, steel frame construction, and traditional fixed sights with a blade front, it handles the big, soft-shooting cartridge the way an 1873 pattern should.
Pietta has earned a strong reputation for fit, finish, and attention to detail on their Great Western II revolvers, and this one shows it everywhere you look. Whether it ends up in a cowboy rig, on the range, or in a display case, the Alchimista Jr is one of those revolvers that draws a crowd every time it comes out of the holster.
The big changes are in the controls. Pietta gave the Alchimista series a lower, wider hammer and a wider trigger that sits farther back, which makes cocking faster and more natural, especially for smaller hands or high round count days. It also wears full engraving with an Old Silver and Blue two-tone finish and a checkered Express grip you won't find on standard Great Western II models.
It's practically built for it. The reworked hammer and trigger were designed with fast single-action work in mind, and the 3.5 inch barrel clears leather quickly. The .45 Colt chambering is a longtime favorite in cowboy action circles, so ammo and reloading components are easy to come by.
Yes, the engraving and Old Silver and Blue finish were done specifically to match the DLX Alchimista III. The Jr pairs that same look with a shorter 3.5 inch round barrel and the checkered Express grip assembly, so the two make a natural set if you want a matched pair with different barrel lengths.
The frame carries Pietta's Old Silver treatment with engraving throughout, set against blued steel for a two-tone contrast. Pietta's Great Western II line is known for solid fit and finish, and the checkered walnut Express grips round out the look while giving you real purchase during recoil. It's a working finish that also displays beautifully.
| UPC | 641996720284 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | GW45AJ312NMCWLG |
| Shipping Weight | 2.2 |
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