F.lli Pietta Great Western II 1873 Single Action Gunfighter 9mm Luger Revolver, 4.75 in Barrel, Brass Backstrap/Trigger Guard
This Great Western II 1873 Single Action Gunfighter from F.lli Pietta is a recent-production, Italian-made reproduction of the classic 1873 pattern, chambered in 9mm Luger. It pairs a color case-hardened steel frame with a blued barrel and cylinder, and features the Gunfighter variant’s brass backstrap and brass trigger guard. Clear factory markings and import proofs, along with fixed sights and a six-fluted cylinder, round out a clean, collector-friendly presentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape, with some minor scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- F.LLI Pietta 1873 Single Action Revolvers instruction and safety manual
- EMF Great Western II factory literature/pamphlet
- Case
Chambered in 9mm Luger with a 4.75 inch barrel, this single-action-only revolver holds six rounds and uses fixed sights: a front blade and a rear topstrap groove. The combination gives it the traditional sight picture associated with the 1873 pattern.
The Gunfighter variant stands out with its brass backstrap and brass trigger guard. The frame is steel with a color case-hardened finish, while the barrel and six-fluted cylinder are blued. Two-piece checkered black polymer grips provide a secure, period-appropriate grip profile.
Classic details include an ejector rod housing fitted with a crescent-style ejector head. The frame carries two-line patent-style markings consistent with the 1870s Colt SAA pattern, aligning this reproduction closely with the historical aesthetic.
Factory and import markings are crisp and well defined: the barrel top is marked "Great Western II," the left side of the barrel reads "9 Luger," and the underside shows "1873 SA – FAP F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY – EMF S.A. CAL." CIP proof marks and "MADE IN ITALY" are present, along with the EMF S.A. CAL. import mark.