The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista I .357 Magnum revolver with a 5.5-inch barrel and no manual safety (Pietta part no. HF357CHSAR512NM) is a single-action six-shot built around the 1860 Army grip frame. Pietta makes the Great Western II in Brescia, Italy, and the Alchimista pairs a competition trigger with the longer, slimmer 1860 grip for a revolver that points naturally. The blued barrel and cylinder sit against a case-hardened frame with checkered walnut grips, and the exposed hammer is cocked for each shot. It is a good match for cowboy action shooting, range days and anyone who wants a traditional single-action with a few thoughtful changes.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, a versatile magnum revolver cartridge.
• Barrel length is 5.5 inches, a common length for cowboy action and range use, with a good sight radius.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, the standard load for a single-action six-shooter.
• The action is single action with an exposed hammer that is cocked before every shot.
• The barrel and cylinder are blued steel, a deep finish that contrasts with the frame.
• The frame is case hardened alloy steel in a standard case-hardened pattern, the traditional single-action look.
• The grip frame is the 1860 Army style, longer and slimmer than a standard Single Action Army grip for a more natural point.
• The grips are checkered walnut, which hold well and look right on a classic revolver.
• A competition trigger that is wider and set back gives larger fingers room in the trigger guard.
• There is no manual safety, in keeping with the single-action design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Alchimista I have a manual safety? No. It is a single-action revolver with no manual safety and an exposed hammer.

What caliber is this Alchimista I? It is chambered in .357 Magnum and holds six rounds.

What kind of grip does it use? It uses the 1860 Army grip frame with checkered walnut grips, which is longer and slimmer than a standard Single Action Army grip.

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