F.lli Pietta Great Western II 1873 Californian .45 Colt, 5.5 in, Color Case-Hardened/Blue, 6-Shot Single-Action Revolver (EMF Import, Made in Italy, 2024)
This EMF-imported F.lli Pietta Great Western II 1873 Californian is a 2024-made reproduction of the 1873 SAA pattern in .45 Colt, built with a 5.5 in barrel, a blued and color case-hardened finish, and smooth walnut plow-handle grips. Made in Italy, it features a six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and traditional single-action operation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes from light handling are present.
What's Included
- EMF/Pietta factory box with GWII 'Californian' label
- Original manual
Made in Italy by F.lli Pietta, this Great Western II series revolver follows the 1873 SAA pattern with steel construction and period-correct details. The frame wears a color case-hardened finish, while the barrel and cylinder are blued. Smooth walnut plow-handle grips complete the classic profile.
The 5.5 in barrel and .45 Colt chambering pair with a six-shot, fluted steel cylinder. Operation is single-action, consistent with the original pattern and the Californian submodel within the Great Western II line.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, using a fixed blade front and a topstrap groove rear. The revolver also features a crescent-style ejector-rod head for positive case ejection.
It uses a transverse spring-loaded crosspin base-pin latch (smokeless-frame style) and carries clear markings, including GREAT WESTERN II and 1873 SA - FAP F.LLI PIETTA - MADE IN ITALY, along with the E.M.F. CO. INC. importer mark.