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The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista III takes the time-honored 1873 single-action platform and refines it for folks who actually shoot their revolvers. Chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-round cylinder and a 4.75-inch octagon barrel, this one is built to feel right in the hand whether you're plinking, cowboy action shooting, or just appreciating a good-looking sixgun. It also happily runs .38 Special, which makes for lighter, cheaper practice when you want it.
Pietta built the Alchimista line around a few shooter-friendly upgrades over a plain SAA clone. You get a wider, set-back trigger that gives your finger a more natural reach and a cleaner feel, plus a lower, wider hammer that's easier to thumb back between shots. Those two touches make a real difference when you're cocking and firing in a hurry. The steel backstrap and trigger guard keep things solid and period-correct, and the checkered walnut 1860 Army grips fill the hand nicely and help tame recoil.
The color case hardened frame paired with the blued steel barrel and cylinder gives this revolver that classic two-tone contrast that never goes out of style. The octagon barrel is a standout detail that separates it from the usual round-barrel sixguns and adds a touch of elegance up front. Fixed blade front and notch rear sights keep the sight picture simple and quick, just like the originals.
Pietta has been building these in Italy for years and earned a strong reputation with the single-action crowd, taking home Best Gun of the Year honors from SASS more than once. Whether you're adding to a collection or looking for a reliable match gun that carries some soul, the Alchimista III delivers on both looks and feel.
Yes. Like most .357 Magnum revolvers, it will safely chamber and fire .38 Special too. That makes it easy to run lighter, softer-shooting ammo for practice and save the full magnum loads for when you want them.
The big differences are the shooter-focused tuning. It has a wider, set-back trigger and a lower, wider hammer that make cocking and firing feel smoother and faster. It also wears a distinctive octagon barrel and a steel backstrap and trigger guard.
No, this is the standard Alchimista III. It comes with a color case hardened frame and blued barrel and cylinder rather than the Deluxe model's engraved, two-tone Old Silver and blue finish. You still get the octagon barrel and the same trigger and hammer upgrades.
It's well suited for it. Pietta built the Alchimista line with the competition and SASS crowd in mind, and the tuned trigger and hammer help with speed and control. The checkered walnut 1860 Army grips also give you a solid hold during fast strings of fire.
| UPC | 641996211621 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF357ALO434NMCW |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
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