The Pietta Great Western II Alchimista I .44-40 Winchester revolver with a 7.5-inch barrel and no manual safety (Pietta part no. HF4440CHSAR712NM) 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 .44-40 Winchester, a classic frontier cartridge that suits cowboy action and period-correct shooting.
• Barrel length is 7.5 inches, the long-barrel option, with the longest sight radius of the Alchimista I.
• 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

How long is the barrel on this Alchimista I? The barrel is 7.5 inches, blued steel with a blued cylinder.

What caliber is it? It is chambered in .44-40 Winchester and holds six rounds.

Does it have a manual safety? No. It has no manual safety and an exposed hammer.

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