The Pietta Great Western II Californian .44-40 5.5-inch revolver is a six-shot single action built by F.lli Pietta (Pietta part no. HF4440CHS512NM), chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a 5.5-inch barrel and a case-hardened frame. The Californian is the Great Western II model with wider rear and larger front sights, drop-forged CNC-machined frames and hammer-forged steel barrels, finished with a walnut grip. Like the Colt single actions it recalls, it has a floating firing pin in the hammer, so the traditional looks sit on top of modern manufacturing. The barrel and cylinder are blued steel, and an exposed hammer keeps handling classic. It is an easy all-round pick for cowboy action matches and range days with a traditional single action.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .44-40 Winchester, 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 case hardened, the swirled finish that makes this model look like an old-west original.
• The grip is walnut, a classic material that contrasts with the blued steel.
• The exposed hammer gives a traditional cocking spur that is easy to reach with the thumb.
• The barrel is hammer-forged steel on a frame that is drop forged and then CNC machined,.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this revolver chambered in .44-40 Winchester? Yes. This Californian is chambered in .44-40 Winchester and holds six rounds in the cylinder.

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 sets the Californian apart in the Great Western II line? It has wider rear and larger front sights for faster sight acquisition, along with hammer-forged steel barrels and drop-forged, CNC-machined frames.

Buy the Pietta Great Western II Californian .44-40 Winchester Single-Action Revolver, 5.5-Inch Barrel

The Californian in .44-40 with a 5.5-inch barrel is a balanced way to get a hammer-forged, case-colored single action at a sensible length. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers while you are here.