Pietta 1873 Gunfighter Single Action Revolver .45 Colt 4.75" Octagon Barrel 6Rd Capacity Notch At Rear, Bladed Front Sights Black Checkered Polymer 2 Piece Grips Blue FInish
Description: PIE 1873 GF 45LC 4.75OCT DE
Brand: Pietta
Model: 1873 Gunfighter
Type: Revolver: Single Action
Caliber: 45LC
Finish: Blue
Action: Single Action
Stock: Black Checkered Polymer 2 Piece Grips
Sight: Open Fixed Type: Notch At Rear, Bladed Front
Barrel Length: 4.75 Octagon
Overall Length: 10.5
Weight: 41.6 oz
Capacity: 6
Receiver: Color Case Hardened
Features: Made by Pietta, Italy; Four Click Hammer, Davidson's Exclusive
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
