The EMF Great Western II Alchimista II .357 Magnum revolver is a single-action revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel, made by Pietta in Brescia, Italy (EMF part no. HF357ALC434NMCW). It combines the 1873 design with the longer, slimmer 1860 Army grip frame, which points more naturally than a standard Single Action Army grip. A competition trigger that is wider and set back leaves room for a larger finger in the trigger guard. The Alchimista II adds a lower, wider hammer to those features, and checkered walnut grips finish the package for Cowboy Action shooters and traditional revolver fans.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, a cartridge that is a staple of Cowboy Action and general revolver shooting.
• Barrel length is 4.75 inches, a classic length for quick handling.
• The finish is standard casehardening, the traditional colored finish of the 1873 pattern.
• The grips are 1860 Army-style checkered walnut, which give a secure, comfortable hold.
• The trigger is a competition design that is wider and set back, leaving more room for a larger finger.
• The hammer is lower and wider than on the original Alchimista, which makes it easier to cock.
• The grip frame is the 1860 Army shape, longer and slimmer than the traditional 1873 grip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Alchimista II suited to Cowboy Action shooting? Yes. EMF positions the Alchimista with the 1860 Army grip as a good addition to a Cowboy Action battery.

What is different about the Alchimista II? It has all the features of the Alchimista, which are the 1860 Army grip frame and the wider, set-back competition trigger, plus a new lower, wider hammer.

Who makes the Great Western II? EMF’s Great Western II revolvers are made by Pietta in Brescia, Italy.

Buy the EMF Great Western II Alchimista II .357 Magnum Revolver

This Alchimista II gives you a traditional 1873 revolver that has been reworked for how people actually shoot it, with a grip that fits and a hammer and trigger that are easy to work. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and look over more revolvers in the same section.