F.lli Pietta 1873 Gen II Davidson's Exclusive .22 WMR Single-Action Revolver, 4.75 inch Barrel, 10-Round, Color Case-Hardened Frame
This F.lli Pietta 1873 Gen II Davidson's Exclusive stands out as a limited-edition, Italian-made single-action rimfire with a 10-round .22 WMR cylinder and a classic 4.75 inch barrel. It features a color case-hardened steel frame with blued barrel and cylinder, brass grip frame components, and fixed sights. It also includes a spare .22 LR cylinder for added versatility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid shape overall. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- F.LLI Pietta Instruction and Safety Manual for 1873 Single Action Revolvers
- Spare .22 LR cylinder
- F.LLI Pietta factory box with Davidson's Exclusive labeling
This 1873 Gen II is a single-action-only rimfire revolver chambered in .22 WMR with a 10-round fluted cylinder and a 4.75 inch barrel. It follows the classic 1873 pattern with an external hammer and a transfer bar safety system.
The build pairs a color case-hardened steel frame with a blued steel barrel and blued steel cylinder. A brass backstrap and trigger guard complement the two-piece wood grips, delivering a traditional look with solid materials throughout.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed blade front and a fixed rear notch integrated into the topstrap groove. An ejector housing on the right side with a crescent-style ejector head provides positive case extraction.
Markings include the frame patent dates "PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / PAT. JULY.
2. 1872," a barrel marking of ".22 Mg," and the FAP F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY rollmark. CIP proof marks are present, along with the importer mark for KC LLC, Harrisburg, PA, USA.
Labeled as a Davidson's Exclusive on the factory box, this limited-edition configuration adds collector appeal. The included spare .22 LR cylinder broadens rimfire use while retaining the revolver's classic single-action character.