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The Pietta Great Western II Premier is about as close as you'll get to carrying a piece of frontier history that's built with modern steel and tooling. Chambered in the classic .44-40 Winchester, this single action wears a long 7.5" barrel, a deep blued finish on the barrel and cylinder, and a color case hardened alloy steel frame that gives it that swirling, one-of-a-kind look no two guns share. The checkered walnut grip rounds out a revolver that feels like it rolled straight off a cowboy's gunbelt. Pietta builds these for EMF as part of the Great Western II line, and they've got a strong reputation among folks who take their single actions seriously.
This is a six-shooter in the truest sense, holding six rounds in the cylinder. The GWII line runs a period correct floating firing pin in the hammer rather than a transfer bar, which keeps the feel and operation authentic to the original 1873 design. The .44-40 chambering is a big part of the appeal here. It was the round that armed the frontier alongside the Winchester 1873 rifle, and shooters today love it for its moderate recoil and that smoky, authentic character that makes range time feel like a trip back in time.
The long 7.5" barrel is the classic Cavalry length, and it does a few nice things. You get a longer sight radius for steadier aim, a touch more velocity out of the .44-40, and a balance up front that a lot of single action fans prefer. Paired with the fixed blade front sight, it points naturally and settles down fast on target.
The .44-40 Winchester has had a real second life thanks to cowboy action shooting and metallic silhouette competition. Between the historically correct styling, the case hardened frame, and the walnut grip, this Great Western II Premier fits right into a CAS loadout or sits proudly in a collection. Factory ammo is readily available in cowboy loads from makers like Hornady and Winchester, so feeding it is no trouble at all.
The .44-40 is a classic frontier cartridge that's a favorite for cowboy action shooting, target work, and historical reenactments. It offers moderate recoil that makes for comfortable range sessions and quick follow-up shots. Factory cowboy loads from Hornady and Winchester are readily available, so keeping this revolver fed is easy.
No. The Great Western II line is period correct and uses a floating firing pin in the hammer rather than a transfer bar. That keeps the feel and operation true to the original 1873 single action design, which is a big part of its appeal for traditional single action fans.
The 7.5" barrel is the classic Cavalry length and gives you a longer sight radius for steadier aim along with a bit more velocity from the .44-40. It also carries a forward balance that many single action shooters prefer. It's a great pick if you want authentic Old West styling and a smooth-pointing revolver.
These revolvers are manufactured by F.LLI Pietta in Italy for EMF Company. The Great Western II line has earned a strong reputation among single action enthusiasts and has been recognized by the cowboy action community. The Premier models stand out with their color case hardened frames and checkered walnut grips.
| UPC | 641996201158 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GWP4440CCH712NC |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 7.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 6 |
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