Pietta 1873 Alchimista II .45 Colt 6rd 5.5in Blued/Case-Hardened

The Pietta 1873 Great Western II “Alchimista II” is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt (Long Colt) with a traditional styling and modern manufacturing. It has a six-round cylinder and a 5.50-inch blued barrel, paired with a color case-hardened steel frame and a checkered walnut army grip. The revolver uses an exposed hammer and a blade front sight, and it is built on an 1860 Army grip frame to provide an elongated, slimmer grip profile and a wider trigger reach.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 45 Colt (Long Colt).
• The capacity is 6 rounds.
• The action is Single Action.
• The barrel measures 5.50 inches.
• The barrel finish is Blued.
• The cylinder finish is Blued.
• The frame is a color case-hardened steel frame.
• The grip material is Checkered Walnut Army.
• The hammer style is Exposed.
• The sighting is a Blade Front sight.

With period-correct aesthetics and a practical 5.50-inch barrel, this Alchimista II model suits shooters who appreciate historical styling combined with reliable single-action function. The elongated 1860 Army grip frame and wider, set-back trigger make for a natural point of aim and accommodating trigger finger placement, while the checkered walnut grip and case-hardened frame add classic visual character. This revolver is well suited for target work, cowboy action competition, and collectors seeking a faithful, usable reproduction of a late 19th-century service revolver.