Pietta 1873 Single Action Frontier .44-40 Revolver, 4.75-Inch Barrel, Color Case Hardened Frame
This Pietta 1873 Single Action Frontier revolver blends Old West styling with modern safety features. Chambered in the historically respected .44-40 Winchester cartridge and fitted with a 4.75-inch carbon-steel barrel, it offers authentic balance while benefiting from a transfer-bar system that lets you safely carry six rounds. Bone-charcoal color case hardening, blued steel parts, and smooth walnut grips give the revolver classic appeal backed by 21st-century craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present on the metal, consistent with light handling.
What’s Included
- Traditions 1873 Single Action revolver owner’s manual
- Traditions factory cardboard box with model SAT73-010 label
The Frontier Series pairs Pietta’s in-house bone-charcoal color case hardening with a blued carbon-steel barrel and cylinder, delivering a finish that echoes late-19th-century originals.
A modern transfer-bar safety system and a forward safety notch on the cylinder base pin allow safe carry with all six chambers loaded—essential for SASS competition or field use.
The 4.75-inch barrel keeps the revolver lively in the hand, while the smooth walnut grips provide a traditional feel and solid purchase.
Fixed iron sights—a blade up front and a groove in the top strap—mirror the original 1873 pattern, giving a period-correct sight picture without added bulk.
Italian proof marks and the model’s SAT73-010 part number confirm its provenance: manufactured by F.lli Pietta in Italy and imported by Traditions Performance Firearms for the U.S. market.