The Pietta Great Western II Premier .45 Long Colt 5.5-inch revolver is a six-shot single action from Pietta (Pietta part no. GWP45CCH512NMCW), chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 5.5-inch barrel and a Great Western II frame that follows the 1873 single-action pattern. The barrel and cylinder are blued steel, the frame is color case hardened alloy steel, and the grip is checkered walnut, a combination that gives the revolver a traditional look. An exposed hammer keeps the operation classic: thumb it back, and the revolver is ready for a single-action shot. Pietta describes the Great Western II as built to answer the demands of modern cowboys, with the reliability of a modern revolver and parts that interchange with the old west originals. It is a natural pick for cowboy action shooting and for fans of the traditional Long Colt chambering.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Long Colt, a traditional cartridge for a single-action revolver of this style.
• The barrel is 5.5 inches long, the middle length in the Great Western II range, a balance between handling and sight radius.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, loaded through the gate one chamber at a time in the traditional way.
• The action is single action, so each shot starts with the hammer cocked by hand.
• The barrel is blued steel, a classic dark finish that suits the revolver’s period styling.
• The cylinder is blued steel as well, matching the barrel so the two read as one piece.
• The frame is color case hardened alloy steel, the swirled finish that makes this model look like an old-west original.
• The grip is checkered walnut, which adds traction and a warm contrast to the blued steel.
• The exposed hammer gives a traditional cocking spur that is easy to reach with the thumb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the finish on this Premier? The barrel and cylinder are blued steel, the frame is color case hardened alloy steel, and the grip is checkered walnut.

What does the 5.5-inch barrel mean for handling? In this model, the 5.5-inch length sits between the short and long barrels in the line, balancing handling with sight radius.

What cartridge does it use and how many does it hold? It is chambered in .45 Long Colt and holds six rounds.

Buy the Pietta Great Western II Premier .45 Long Colt Single-Action Revolver, 5.5-Inch Barrel

Pairing the Long Colt chambering with a 5.5-inch barrel and checkered walnut, this Premier covers the traditional single-action recipe in full. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.