Pietta 1873 Great Western II Alchimista | .45 Long Colt | 5.50″

The Pietta 1873 Great Western II Alchimista is a single-action, reproduction-style revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt with a six-round cylinder and a 5.50-inch barrel. It pairs a blued barrel and cylinder with a color case-hardened steel frame and a checkered walnut army grip, and it uses an exposed hammer for traditional single-action operation. The model blends period-correct styling with features aimed at improved pointability and trigger access.

Typical applications for this revolver include Cowboy Action Shooting and recreational target shooting or historical firearms collecting. Its 1860 Army-style grip frame and set-back competition trigger are intended to aid shooting comfort and natural pointing for those activities.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer/model is Pietta HF45ALC512NMCW 1873 Great Western II Alchimista as listed by the supplier.
• The caliber is 45 Colt (Long Colt).
• The action is Single Action.
• The barrel finish is Blued.
• The barrel measures 5.50″ in length.
• The listed barrel length range is 5″ to 5.99″.
• The capacity is 6 rounds.
• The cylinder finish is Blued.
• The frame is described as Steel Frame with a color case-hardened appearance.
• The grip material is Checkered Walnut Army style.
• The hammer style is Exposed.
• The sighting system uses a Blade Front sight.
• The UPC is 641996211409.

The Great Western II Alchimista combines classic single-action ergonomics with a longer, slimmer 1860-style grip frame and a set-back competition trigger to improve finger placement and pointing. The mix of blued metal, case-hardened frame, and checkered walnut gives the revolver a period-correct look while providing a shooter-focused feel for competition or range sessions.