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There is a reason the Great Western II line keeps showing up on cowboy action firing lines and in the safes of folks who just love a proper single action. Pietta builds the Californian in Italy for EMF, and the fit and timing on these guns have earned a serious reputation over the years. The barrel and frame start as drop forged steel, then get CNC machined to tight modern tolerances. What you end up with is a revolver that looks like it walked out of 1873 but locks up like it was built yesterday, because it was.
The Californian keeps the details purists care about. The firing pin floats in the hammer just like the original Colts, not a transfer bar setup, and you get that classic four click sound when you thumb the hammer back. The color case hardened frame carries those swirling blues and straw tones that make every one of these a little different, set against a deep blued 4.75 inch barrel and cylinder. Smooth walnut grips round out the traditional look. Where Pietta smartly departed from the originals is the sights. A wider rear notch and a larger front blade give you a much cleaner sight picture than the old skinny setup, which your eyes will thank you for on steel targets or tin cans.
Chambered in 45 Colt with a six round cylinder, this is the classic pairing for cowboy action matches, casual range days, and trail carry. The 4.75 inch barrel is the gunfighter length, quick out of leather and well balanced in the hand. Owners consistently praise how well these guns are timed and how close they shoot to point of aim right out of the box. Whether this is your first single action or an addition to a growing stable of sixguns, the Californian delivers the full Peacemaker experience without the collector price tag.
No, and that is by design. The GWII line uses a floating firing pin in the hammer just like the original 1873 Colts, which keeps the action period correct with the classic four clicks. Like any traditional single action built this way, the time honored practice is to load five rounds and rest the hammer on an empty chamber.
These are manufactured by F.LLI Pietta in Italy and imported by EMF Company, a longtime name in western firearms. Pietta has been building the GWII line for EMF since 2002, and the guns are known for well executed timing, fit, and finish.
It is one of the more popular picks in the sport. The 4.75 inch barrel is quick to draw, the wider rear notch and larger front blade get you on target fast, and 45 Colt is the classic cowboy action cartridge. Plenty of SASS competitors run Great Western II revolvers match after match.
No, this revolver wears traditional fixed sights with a blade front and a notch rear cut into the frame. Pietta did widen the rear notch and enlarge the front blade compared to the originals, so the sight picture is noticeably easier to pick up. Owners generally report these guns shoot close to point of aim out of the box.
| UPC | 641996211201 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HF45CHS434NM |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 4.75" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 45 Colt (Long Colt) |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 15 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.91 |
| Sights | Blade Front |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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