The Pietta Great Western II Deluxe Grande Californian in .357 Magnum is an engraved single-action revolver that takes the popular Californian to a more decorative level (Pietta part no. GW357CHE512NMCF). A 5.5-inch blued barrel and blued cylinder carry Victorian-style engraving, and the color case hardened frame is engraved to match. The grip is checkered walnut and the hammer is exposed, as on the Colt single-action revolvers that inspired it. EMF introduced the Grande Californian as an upgrade to its Californian line, and Pietta of Italy builds and engraves it. It suits a collector, a cowboy action shooter or anyone who wants a handsome six-shooter.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, which also handles .38 Special loads for lighter practice.
• Barrel length is 5.5 inches, a balanced length for sight radius and carry.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, the traditional single-action cylinder count.
• The action is single action, with an exposed hammer that is cocked by hand.
• The barrel and cylinder are blued steel with engraving, a decorative scroll-work finish on the metal.
• The alloy steel frame is color case hardened and engraved, a deep pattern in blues, browns and purples.
• The grip is a one-piece diamond-checkered walnut design that fills the hand and looks the part.
• The engraving combines Victorian scroll-work and sunbursts, cut deep into the metal for a classic look.
• The model belongs to the Great Western II line, an 1873-style single action built by Pietta for EMF.
• The design uses a floating firing pin in the hammer rather than a transfer bar, true to the originals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Grande Californian engraved? Yes. The barrel, cylinder and color case hardened frame all carry engraving, and the grip is checkered walnut.

What caliber is this Grande Californian? It is chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5.5-inch barrel and a six-round cylinder.

Is the Great Western II built like the original Colt? It follows the original single-action layout, including the floating firing pin in the hammer rather than a transfer bar, with modern CNC machining.

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