Pietta Great Western II General Patton
F.lli Pietta · Revolver · In Production · 2005
Also known as: EMF Great Western II General Patton, GWII General Patton
Overview
The Pietta Great Western II General Patton is a single-action cartridge revolver, a deluxe laser-engraved edition of Pietta's Colt 1873 Single Action Army reproduction chambered in .45 Colt. Distributed in the United States by EMF Company, it honors General George S. Patton's famous ivory-gripped Colt SAA with a stainless-steel finish, factory scroll engraving, simulated-ivory grips and a 4.75-inch barrel. A transfer-bar safety allows safe carry with all six chambers loaded, a modern feature absent from the original 1873 Colt.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1020 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 260 mm (10.24") |
| 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 | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Simulated Ivory |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 LC, .45 Long Colt, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar
- Features: Transfer Bar Safety, Six Shot Cylinder, Cartridge Revolver, 1873 Saa Pattern, Laser Engraved, Simulated Ivory Grips, Fixed Sights
Base model
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Commemorative General Patton edition of the Great Western II line, manufactured by F.lli Pietta of Italy for EMF Company. Stainless steel with laser scroll engraving and simulated (ultra) ivory grips. Chambered in .45 Long Colt, 6-round cylinder, fixed sights, single-action only. A 5.5-inch barrel version is also cataloged; the 4.75-inch length matches Patton's own Colt SAA.
Background
The General Patton edition evokes the most recognizable sidearm of World War II - General George S. Patton's ivory-handled single-action Colt, which he wore as a personal signature throughout his career. Patton himself was quick to correct anyone who called the grips 'pearl,' insisting they were ivory. Pietta's homage recreates that flourish in a modern, transfer-bar-safe Single Action Army reproduction, one of dozens of named models in the sprawling Great Western II catalog.