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There's something about a short-barreled single action that just feels right in the hand, and the Pietta 1873 Great Western II Sheriff nails that old frontier character. Chambered in .45 Colt with a 3.5 inch blued steel barrel and matching blued cylinder, it wears a color case-hardened steel frame that shows off those swirling blues and straw colors people love on a proper Peacemaker clone. The one-piece walnut grip rounds out a package that looks period correct from every angle.
The original short-barreled sheriff's model revolvers of the late 1800s were built without an ejector rod housing, and Pietta stayed faithful to that design here. You punch empties out with the base pin or a pencil, same as a lawman would have done back in the day. That clean barrel profile is exactly what collectors and cowboy action fans are after, and it makes the whole gun sleeker and quicker out of leather. The exposed hammer and simple blade front sight keep everything true to the era.
Don't let the vintage styling fool you, the Great Western II line is built with modern manufacturing. These revolvers feature hammer-forged barrels and drop-forged frames that are CNC machined for consistent, tight tolerances, and the GWII series has earned a strong reputation among single-action fans for lockup and fit that rivals guns costing quite a bit more. The action is smooth out of the box and only gets better with use.
This one fits cowboy action matches, historical reenactment, casual range days, and any collection that needs a proper sheriff's model. The .45 Colt chambering is the classic pairing for an 1873 pattern gun, with plenty of soft-shooting loads available that make an afternoon of plinking easy on the hands. Between the compact barrel, real case colors, and walnut furniture, this is one of those revolvers that draws a crowd at the range.
That's true to the original sheriff's model design from the late 1800s, which omitted the ejector housing for a slimmer profile on short-barreled guns. To unload, you pull the base pin or use a dowel to push empty cases out of the cylinder one at a time. It's part of the historical charm, and it gives the barrel that clean, uncluttered look collectors want.
It's a great fit. The GWII line is a favorite in the cowboy action world thanks to its faithful 1873 pattern, smooth action, and real case-colored frame. The short 3.5 inch barrel clears leather fast, though keep in mind the lack of an ejector means reloads take a little longer than models with an ejector housing.
It's chambered in .45 Colt, also called .45 Long Colt, the same cartridge the original 1873 Peacemaker made famous. Standard pressure loads are the right choice for this revolver, and cowboy action loads are especially pleasant with mild recoil. It does not chamber .45 ACP or .454 Casull.
The Great Western II is Pietta's upper-tier single action line, built with a hammer-forged steel barrel and a drop-forged frame that's CNC machined for tight, consistent fit. The case coloring is well regarded and the lockup tends to be solid right out of the box. Many single-action fans consider these among the best values in Colt SAA pattern revolvers today.
| UPC | 641996212079 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF45CHS312NM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 3.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights | Blade Front |
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