PIETTA’s 1873 Single Action Revolver .45 Long Colt Case hardened frame Tombstone Laser Engraved
After a careful study and a massive use of our human resources, this gun, according to some American experts whom it has been submitted to, turns out to be the best and the most suitable one to answer the demands of the modern cowboys: lasting reliability and interchangeability with the old west originals, we produce this gun using the best technologies and the best material available.
Every single revolver is taken care of and checked by skilled personnel. It is available in the traditional barrel length 5 1/2 in the .45 Colt calibers, case hardened frame with oil polished European walnut grips or with PVC ivory looking grips. These are some of the features of our 1873 S.A. Revolver.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
