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The Pietta Great Western II Californian brings the 1873 single action pattern back to life in 44-40 Winchester, one of the great dual-purpose Old West rounds. Built by F.LLI Pietta in Italy for EMF, this one pairs a 4.75" blued hammer forged steel barrel and cylinder with a drop forged, CNC machined frame finished in rich color case hardening. The result is a revolver that looks like it rode in off the frontier but holds the tight tolerances you expect from today's manufacturing.
True to the original Colts, this is a four-click single action with a floating firing pin set in the hammer. Thumb the hammer back and you get that satisfying string of clicks, and the floating pin design means it only makes contact when the trigger is pressed. The one-piece walnut grip fills the hand naturally and ties the whole package together with the kind of fit and finish that has kept the Great Western II line popular with cowboy action folks for years.
The 44-40 Winchester is a classic cartridge with mild manners and plenty of character, which makes this a fun gun for range days, plinking, and cowboy action style practice. Pietta gave the Californian a slightly taller front sight and a wider rear sight channel, so lining up shots is easier than it tends to be on vintage originals. That little upgrade goes a long way when you're trying to put rounds where you want them.
Each frame wears genuine color case hardening, which means the swirling blues, browns, and straw tones are a touch different on every gun. Set against the deep blued barrel and cylinder, it gives this revolver real presence. The attention Pietta puts into timing, machining, and overall finish is a big part of why the Great Western II has earned its reputation as a dependable single action.
No, this is a traditional four-click single action built like the original Colts. Instead of a transfer bar, it uses a floating firing pin mounted in the hammer that only makes contact when the trigger is pulled. That design is part of what makes it period correct.
Because the Californian uses a floating firing pin in the hammer, it's considered safe to carry with a full cylinder. The pin stays clear of the primer until the trigger is pressed. Many owners still follow the classic habit of loading five and resting the hammer on an empty chamber, which never hurts.
This model is chambered in 44-40 Winchester, a classic Old West cartridge known for its mild recoil and smooth shooting manners. It's a great round for range work, plinking, and cowboy action style shooting. Stick with standard 44-40 loads for this single action.
The Great Western II line is built by F.LLI Pietta in Italy for EMF. The barrels are hammer forged steel and the frames are drop forged before being finished on CNC machinery. That combination of traditional looks and modern production is a big reason the line has stayed popular with single action fans.
| UPC | 641996211416 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF4440CHS434NM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .44-40 Winchester |
| Capacity | 6 |
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