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The Pietta Great Western II Premier takes the lines of the original Colt 1873 and brings them to life in the old cowboy favorite, .44-40 Winchester. This is a six-shot single action built around a 5.5 inch blued barrel and matching blued cylinder, set against a color case hardened alloy steel frame that gives each one its own swirl of blues, browns, and golds. The checkered walnut grips round out a revolver that looks every bit the part on the range or in the display case.
Pietta builds the GWII line to be period correct, which means it uses a floating firing pin housed in the hammer rather than a modern transfer bar. That detail keeps the feel true to the originals while the hammer-forged steel barrel and carefully fit action deliver the kind of smooth cocking and crisp let-off that the Great Western II has built its reputation on. The 5.5 inch barrel is the middle length of the traditional trio, splitting the difference between the quick-handling 4.75 and the long-sighted 7.5, and it balances nicely in the hand.
The .44-40 Winchester has been around since the 1870s, and it remains a favorite among folks who like a cartridge that pairs with a lever gun of the same chambering. It's a mild-shooting, accurate round that feels right at home in a single action of this size. For cowboy action competitors, running one caliber through both rifle and revolver keeps things simple at the loading table.
Whether you shoot SASS matches, plink steel on the weekend, or just appreciate a well-made nod to the Old West, the Great Western II Premier covers a lot of ground. Fixed sights, the classic plow-handle grip frame, and that eye-catching case hardened finish make it a revolver that shoots as good as it looks.
This revolver uses a floating firing pin housed in the hammer, not a transfer bar, which keeps it period correct to the original 1873 design. Because it follows the traditional setup, the safest way to carry it is with the hammer down on an empty chamber. That gives you five rounds ready and the classic single action feel many cowboy shooters prefer.
It's a longtime favorite for exactly that. The .44-40 is a mild, accurate cartridge, and it pairs perfectly with a lever-action rifle chambered in the same round, so you can run one caliber through both guns. That makes the loading table simpler and keeps your ammo supply straightforward.
This model wears the 5.5 inch barrel, which sits right in the middle of Pietta's three traditional lengths. It splits the difference between the quick-pointing 4.75 inch and the longer-sighted 7.5 inch, giving you a balanced feel that works well for both target work and general range use.
Color case hardening is a heat-treating process that leaves behind the swirling blues, browns, and golds you see across the frame. No two frames come out looking exactly alike, so each revolver has its own character. It also pairs nicely with the deep blued barrel and cylinder for that authentic Old West contrast.
| UPC | 641996201141 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GWP4440CCH512NC |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 6 |
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