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The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista I takes the proven 1873 single action platform and swaps in an 1860 Army grip frame, which changes the whole feel of the gun. That grip is longer and slimmer than the standard 1873 shape, so it settles into your palm and points more naturally when you bring it up. Chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a six-round cylinder and a 5.5 inch barrel, this one carries the classic look and handling that made the old Colt-style guns famous.
The big draw here is the trigger. Pietta fits the Alchimista I with a wider, set-back competition trigger that gives you more room inside the guard and a broader face to press against. That adds up to smoother, more consistent breaks when you're running stages or just plinking at the range. It keeps the standard Colt-style hammer, so the manual of arms is exactly what you'd expect from a traditional single action. There's no transfer bar safety here, so you load and handle it the old-fashioned way.
The color case-hardened alloy steel frame is the showpiece. No two come out quite the same, with swirls of blue, brown, and gray that pair against the deep blued barrel and cylinder. The checkered walnut 1860 Army grips, steel backstrap, and brass trigger guard round out a package that looks the part and feels solid in hand. Pietta has been turning out traditional single actions from Brescia, Italy for decades, and the fit and finish reflects that experience.
The .44-40 Winchester is a cartridge with real history behind it, and it's a favorite among folks shooting both revolver and lever gun from the same ammo supply. It carries enough authority for cowboy action, informal target work, and general range fun without the stout recoil of hotter magnums. If you want a six-gun that looks right, handles right, and ties into the whole Old West theme, the Alchimista I delivers.
The Alchimista I keeps the standard Colt-style hammer along with the wider, set-back competition trigger and 1860 Army grip frame. The Alchimista II adds a lowered and widened hammer on top of those same features. If you prefer the traditional hammer profile, the Alchimista I is the one you want.
The 1860 Army grip is longer and slimmer than the standard 1873 Single Action Army grip. Most people find it points more naturally and feels better in the hand during a draw. It's a popular choice for cowboy action shooters who spend a lot of time running the gun.
It's built for it. The wider set-back trigger, natural-pointing 1860 Army grip, and traditional single action design all lend themselves to competitive and recreational cowboy action work. The .44-40 chambering also lets you run matching ammo in both this revolver and a lever gun.
No, this is a traditional single action without a transfer bar safety. It's handled the old-fashioned way, which is part of its authentic Old West appeal. Follow standard single action loading practices when running it.
| UPC | 641996211331 |
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| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF4440CHSAR512NM |
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| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 6 |
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