Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production · 2005
Also known as: Pietta 1873 GWII Cattlebrand, Pietta GW II Cattlebrand, 1873 Great Western II Cattlebrand
Overview
The Pietta Great Western II Cattlebrand is a single-action revolver that reproduces the Colt 1873 Single Action Army in the classic 'peacemaker' pattern. Distinguished within the Great Western II line by its Western cattle-ranching theme, the Cattlebrand pairs a color case-hardened steel frame with a signature branded, checkered grip engraved in tribute to the cattle drives of the Old West. Chambered in .45 Colt and fed from a six-round revolving cylinder loaded through a side gate, it is offered with hammer-forged, CNC-machined steel barrels in 4.75-inch and 5.5-inch lengths, with fixed sights and a traditional floating firing pin. An 'Ultra Black' finish is also offered alongside the standard branded model.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1000 g (35.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Barrel Length | 121 mm (4.76") |
| Action Type | Single Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Color Case Hardened |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 LC, .45 Long Colt, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Floating Firing Pin, Half Cock Notch
- Features: Branded Checkered Grip, Engraved Western Theme, Color Case Hardened Frame, Six Shot Cylinder, Cartridge Revolver, 1873 Saa Pattern, Fixed Sights
Base model
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Named model within Pietta's Great Western II catalog (Italian import). The 'Cattlebrand' name refers to the intricate branded engraving and checkered grip celebrating Western cattle ranching heritage. Chambered in .45 Colt; barrel options 4.75" and 5.5". Two finish options: standard Branded (color case-hardened frame with branded checkered grip) and Ultra Black. Specifications listed are for the 4.75" .45 Colt model. Uses a traditional floating firing pin rather than a transfer-bar safety.
Background
The Cattlebrand pays homage to the cowboys who 'branded all the strays, drove the herds north and claimed dirt.' As a modern reproduction of 'The Gun That Won the West,' its branded engraving and checkered grip evoke the cattle towns and long drives of the frontier era. It is popular with Cowboy Action Shooting competitors and Western reenactors who want an authentically themed 1873 Colt pattern with the reliability of modern hammer-forged steel.