The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista II is a .45 Long Colt single-action revolver with a 7.5-inch blued barrel, made for cowboy action shooters and Old West enthusiasts (Pietta part no. HF45ALC712NMCW). It pairs the 1873 single-action layout with the longer, slimmer 1860 Army grip frame, which points naturally and suits larger hands. The Alchimista II adds a lower, wider hammer and a competition trigger that is wider and set back, leaving room for a larger finger in the trigger guard. A color case hardened frame sets off the blued barrel and cylinder. It is a handsome long-barrel six-shooter for the firing line.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Long Colt, the classic cowboy cartridge for single-action shooting.
• Barrel length is 7.5 inches, the longest standard length, giving the longest sight radius.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, the traditional six-shot cylinder.
• The action is single action, so the hammer is cocked by hand before each shot.
• The barrel and cylinder are blued steel, a traditional finish that resists wear.
• The alloy steel frame is color case hardened, the deep pattern that defines the Great Western II look.
• The grips are checkered walnut in the 1860 Army pattern, longer and slimmer than the standard single-action grip.
• The competition trigger is wider and set back, which makes room for a larger finger in the trigger guard.
• The lower, wider hammer is the feature that sets the Alchimista II apart from the Alchimista I.
• The revolver has no manual safety and an exposed hammer, with the firing pin floating in the hammer rather than on a transfer bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Alchimista II different from the Alchimista I? The Alchimista II keeps the 1860 Army grip and competition trigger but adds a new, lower, wider hammer.

Does this revolver have a manual safety? No. It is a traditional single action with an exposed hammer and no manual safety, and the firing pin floats in the hammer rather than using a transfer bar.

Which barrel length is this version? This listing is the 7.5-inch barrel in .45 Long Colt, the longest length in the Alchimista II line.

Buy the Pietta Great Western II Alchimista II .45 Long Colt

A long barrel, a wide trigger and a lower hammer make this Alchimista II a comfortable revolver for a long match day or a day at the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more revolvers while you are here.