E.M.F Pietta 1873 GW2 Buntline Single Action Only Revolver .45 Long Colt 12" Barrel 6Rd Capacity Fixed Sights Walnut Grips Blued FInish
The 1873 Great Western Buntline features a deep color case hardened finish, smooth action, and walnut grip making this pistol a handsome addition to the finest gun collections. The Colt Buntline is a long barreled variation of the Colt Single Action Army revolver.
Features :
Brand Pietta
Category Revolvers
Caliber 45 Colt (LC)
Model 1873
Series GW2 Buntline
Action SAO
Capacity 6rd
Cylinder Material Steel
Cylinder Finish Blued
Frame Description Color Case Hardened Steel
Grips Walnut
Hammer Style Exposed
Max Capacity 6
Barrel Finish Blued
Manufacturer E.M.F
Barrel Length In Inches 12
Caliber .45 Long Colt
Cylinder Capacity 6
Drilled And Tapped No
Grips Material Ivory
Hammer Type Standard
Other Features: Great Western Ii Revolvers
Sight Type Fixed
Trigger Type Standard
Dimension 2.1 X 6.85 X 18.5
Height 2.1
Width 6.85
Length 18.5
Frame Color Blued
Barrel Finish Blud
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
