Description
The Pietta 1873 Target in .44 Magnum takes the classic single action profile and tunes it for people who care where the bullet lands. The short 4.75" barrel keeps it quick in the hand, while the adjustable rear target sight means you can dial in your point of impact for whatever load you're running. It's built on Pietta's well-earned reputation for authentic Old West reproductions, made entirely in Italy, and it delivers big-bore thump in a package that still handles like a traditional cowboy gun.
What Sets the 1873 Target Apart
Most single actions in this style wear fixed sights, so the adjustable rear sight paired with a ramp front blade is a genuine upgrade here. You get real adjustability instead of filing a sight or holding off target. The barrel is cold hammer-forged, which Pietta uses across their centerfire line for consistent rifling and solid downrange accuracy. Round after round, this revolver holds its zero and keeps groups tight.
Built Around the .44 Magnum
The six-round unfluted cylinder feeds full-house .44 Magnum, and since .44 Special drops right in, you've got an easy path to lighter practice loads too. A transfer bar safety lets you load all six chambers and carry without leaving an empty under the hammer, which is a nice modern touch on an otherwise period-correct design. The external hammer is knurled for a sure cock, and the round trigger guard keeps the lines traditional.
Fit and Finish on the Pietta Target 44 Mag
The deep blued steel and smooth walnut grips give this revolver a look that belongs in a display case and a holster both. It's a natural fit for the trail, the range, handgun hunting, or just plinking steel on a weekend. If you've wanted a .44 Magnum single action with target sights that doesn't lose the cowboy soul, this one checks the boxes.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Pietta
- Model: 1873 Target
- Manufacturer Part Number: HF44MBT434NM
- UPC: 641996201028
- Caliber: .44 Magnum
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75"
- Barrel: Cold Hammer-Forged, Rifled
- Cylinder: Unfluted
- Front Sight: Ramp
- Rear Sight: Adjustable
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Finish: Blued
- Grips: Walnut
- Trigger Guard: Round
What’s Included
- Pietta 1873 Target .44 Magnum single action revolver
- Factory box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Pietta 1873 Target 44 Mag have adjustable sights?
Yes. It comes with an adjustable rear target sight paired with a ramp front blade, so you can tune your point of impact for different loads. That's a step up from the fixed sights found on most single actions in this style.
Can I shoot .44 Special in this revolver?
You sure can. A .44 Magnum chamber accepts .44 Special, which makes it easy to run lighter, softer-recoiling practice ammo and then switch back to full-power magnum loads. It's a great way to save your hand and your wallet on range days.
Does the Pietta 1873 Target let me safely load all six chambers?
Yes. This model uses a transfer bar safety, so you can load all six rounds and carry without needing to keep an empty chamber under the hammer. It's a modern safety feature built into an otherwise traditional 1873-pattern revolver.
Where is the Pietta 1873 Target made?
It's made in Italy by F.LLI Pietta, a family-run company known worldwide for authentic single action and black powder reproductions. The barrel is cold hammer-forged, the same process Pietta uses across their centerfire revolvers for consistent accuracy.





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