When it's time for just a little more flash in the your cowboy action gear, E.M.F. offers up the Deluxe Alchimista III by Pietta of Italy. This is a traditional 1873 mated with a longer, thinner 1860 Army style grip. It sports an octagon barrel, and aged, old looking silver colored frame, with finely checkered walnut grips and detailed laser engraving throughout. This pistol is ready for the cowboy action circuit or period re-enactor with a wide, set-back competition trigger, a lower wider hammer, and fixed sights. This smoke wagon doesn't just look good, it's a fine shooter as well. Cowboy action shooters will immediately recognize the Alchimista as a serious competitor.
Specifications and Features
E.M.F. GWII Deluxe Alchimista III 1873 W45ALO512NMCW
Single Action Only Revolver
.45 Long Colt
6 Rounds
5.5" Octagon Barrel
Low Wide Hammer
Wide Set-Back Competition Trigger
1860 Army Checkered Walnut Grips
Laser Engraved Aged Silver Frame
Blued Barrel
Two Tone Finish
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
