$689.19
3 in stock
Online inventory may differ from in-store availability.
Quick turnaround so you get your gear sooner.
Trusted checkout with industry-standard protection.
Keeping Traditions Alive Since 1953
Secure Transactions provided with 
There's a reason the 1873 pattern single action never went out of style, and the Great Western II Californian is one of the better ways to get one without hunting down an original. Pietta builds these in Italy for EMF, and the recipe is simple: hammer forged steel barrel, drop forged frame finished on CNC machinery, and the kind of fit that has made the Great Western II line a favorite among cowboy action folks for years. The 4.75 inch barrel gives it that classic gunslinger profile and balances nicely in the hand, quick out of a leather holster but with enough sight radius to hit what you're aiming at.
The details are where this one earns its keep. The frame wears real color case hardening with those swirling blues and straw tones that make every gun a little different, set against a deep blued barrel and cylinder and smooth walnut grips. Like the original Colts, the Californian uses a floating firing pin in the hammer and gives you that satisfying four click draw when you thumb it back. The fixed sights follow tradition too, though Pietta widened the rear notch and bumped up the front blade so they're quicker to pick up than what came out of Hartford in the 1870s.
The .357 Magnum chambering is the practical choice in this lineup. Full power magnums give it some real authority, but the same cylinder happily runs .38 Special, which keeps ammo costs down and recoil mild for long practice sessions or a full day of cowboy action stages. Six rounds in the cylinder, manually cock the hammer for each shot, and you've got the same simple, durable operation that made the design famous.
Whether you're getting into SASS matches, want a western revolver that shoots as good as it looks, or just appreciate old school craftsmanship backed by modern manufacturing, the Californian delivers a lot of gun for the money. It's a piece of the Old West you can take to the range every weekend.
Yes. Since .38 Special is a shorter, lower pressure cartridge than .357 Magnum, it runs safely in any .357 chamber. A lot of owners feed these mostly .38s for cheaper practice and softer recoil, then load magnums when they want more punch. Just remember it never works the other way around in a .38 Special only gun.
No, this is a traditional four click action like the original Colts, with a floating firing pin mounted in the hammer instead of a transfer bar. That's part of what makes it period correct and gives it that classic hammer feel. The time tested practice with this style of action is to load five rounds and rest the hammer on an empty chamber.
It's one of the most popular picks in the sport. Pietta builds the Great Western II line for EMF, a longtime SASS supporter, and the .357/.38 chambering is a favorite among competitors since .38 Special keeps match days affordable and easy on the hands. The widened rear notch and larger front blade also make it faster on the sights than a strictly original setup.
F.LLI Pietta manufactures these revolvers in Italy, and EMF imports and distributes them in the United States under the Great Western II name. So you'll see both names attached to the same gun. Either way, it's the same Pietta built revolver with hammer forged steel and CNC machined parts.
| UPC | 641996211263 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF357CHS434NM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 14.9000 |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
You must be logged in to post a review.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.