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Pietta's Great Western II Alchimista I is an 1873 single action revolver done right, built by F.lli Pietta in Brescia, Italy, where they have been turning out traditional sixguns for decades. This one wears a long 7.5-inch blued steel barrel and matching blued cylinder, set against a richly color case hardened alloy steel frame. Chambered in the old-school .44-40 Winchester and holding six rounds, it is a gun that looks the part and backs it up on the range.
The Alchimista line takes the proven Great Western II platform and swaps in the 1860 Army grip frame, which runs longer and slimmer than the standard 1873 grip and tends to point more naturally for a lot of hands. The grip itself is checkered walnut over a steel backstrap, paired with a brass trigger guard that gives the whole package that period-correct look. The other big upgrade is the competition trigger, which is wider and set back in the guard for extra finger room. The Alchimista I keeps the standard Colt-style hammer, so you get the classic single action feel with the comfort tweaks that matter.
The .44-40 Winchester dates back to 1873 and is one of the true cartridges of the Old West, originally chambered in the Winchester Model 1873. It is a mild-recoiling round that has found a strong second life in cowboy action shooting and target work, with most factory loads using a 200-grain lead bullet. That longer 7.5-inch barrel helps you squeeze a little more velocity out of the cartridge and gives you a nice long sight radius for staying on target. Sights are the traditional fixed blade front and notch rear, just like the originals.
This is a single action with an exposed hammer and no manual safety, loaded and run the classic way. The case coloring on the frame against the deep blue of the barrel and cylinder gives it real character, and it carries a floating firing pin. Whether you are stepping onto a cowboy action stage, feeding a matching lever gun, or just want an authentic 1873 that shoots as good as it looks, the Alchimista I covers the ground.
The Alchimista I uses the 1860 Army grip frame, which is longer and slimmer than the standard 1873 grip and points more naturally for many hands. It also adds a wider, set-back competition trigger for extra finger room inside the guard. The Alchimista I keeps the standard Colt-style hammer, while the lowered and widened hammer is a feature of the Alchimista II.
Not at all. The .44-40 is a mild-recoiling cartridge, and most factory loads run a 200-grain lead bullet at modest velocity. That makes it comfortable for long range days and a favorite for cowboy action shooting, especially out of a 7.5-inch barrel like this one.
Yes, that is one of the classic appeals of the .44-40. It was designed in 1873 to work in both lever-action rifles and handguns, so pairing this Alchimista I with a .44-40 lever gun lets you feed both from the same box of ammo. Just make sure your loads are appropriate for the specific firearms you are shooting.
No, this is a traditional single action revolver with an exposed hammer and no manual safety, run the classic way just like the originals. It does feature a floating firing pin. You cock the hammer for each shot, which is part of the authentic 1873 experience.
| UPC | 641996211348 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF4440CHSAR712NM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 7.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 6 |
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