E.M.F. Great Western II Deluxe Californian Revolver 45 LC 4.75" Barrel 6 Rounds Case Hardened Frame Checkered Walnut Grips Blued
Pietta of Italy produces the Great Western II Californian for SASS Hall of Fame company E.M.F. This period-correct six-shooter is a traditional 1873 with wider and larger front sights for fast sight acquisition. It features a hammer forged barrel, color case hardened frame, and floating firing pin in the hammer. The Deluxe version adds checkered walnut or ivory grips. A combination of traditional look and feel, combined with modern manufacturing technology, make the Californian one of the finest and most reliable single action revolvers on the market.
Specifications and Features
E.M.F. Hf45chs434nmcw
.45 Long Colt
Single action only revolver
4.75" barrel
6 rounds capacity
Color case hardened frame
Fixed sights
Floating firing pin in hammer
Checkered walnut grips
Blued
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
