Pietta Great Western II Gambler's Royale
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: EMF Great Western II Gambler's Royale, GWII Gambler's Royale, Pietta 1873 Gambler's Royale
Overview
The Pietta Great Western II Gambler's Royale is an Italian-made single-action revolver reproducing the classic 1873 Colt Single Action Army pattern. Chambered in .45 Colt with a six-round cylinder and a 4.75-inch barrel, this Gambler's Royale edition is distinguished by ornate Victorian scroll engraving and a two-tone presentation finish that pairs a deep black barrel and cylinder with a polished steel frame, fitted with black wood grips. It is imported into the United States under the EMF Company Great Western II line.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1020 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Barrel Length | 121 mm (4.76") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch, Hammer Block
- Features: Single Action Only, Fixed Sights, Loading Gate, Ejector Rod, Victorian Scroll Engraving, Two Tone Finish
Production
Current-production cowboy-action / collector revolver; not a military arm.
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: F.lli Pietta
Notes
The Gambler's Royale is an engraved, two-tone dress-up variant of Pietta's standard Great Western II single-action revolver. Sold in the US under the EMF Co. brand (model GW45GR434NMUB).
Background
The Great Western II line revives the name of the original Great Western Arms Company, whose 1950s Colt SAA clones were among the first reproduction single-actions built for the post-war fast-draw and Western film boom. Pietta's modern Great Western II carries that heritage into the cowboy-action shooting sports.