Pietta 1873 Rio Single Action Revolver .45 Colt 4.75" Rifled Barrel 6Rd Capacity Fixed Blacde Front ...
Pietta 1873 Rio Single Action Revolver .45 Colt 4.75" Rifled Barrel 6Rd Capacity Fixed Blacde Front Sight & Rear Engraved Scroll Work Ultra Black One Piece Grip Blue|Silver Finish
Pietta 1873 Rio Single Action Revolver .45 Colt 4.75" Rifled Barrel 6Rd Capacity Fixed Blacde Front Sight & Fixed Rear Sight Engraved Scroll Work Ultra Black One Piece Grip Blue|Silver Engraved Finish
The Pietta 1873 RIO features elegantly engraved scroll-work on the frame and cylinder. The cylinder is an Old Silver finish with Blue Engraving. This gun features a 4 click hammer and an Ultra Black One Piece Grip. It is chambered in 45 Colt with a 4.75'' barrel and a 6 round capacity.
Type: Revolver: Single Action
Model Series: 1873
Caliber/Gauge: 45 COLT
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 4.75 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 10.5 in.
Chamber Length: 0 in.
Frame Finish: Blue|Silver Engraved
Embellishments: Engraved Scroll Work
Front Sight: Fixed Blade
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grips: Ultra Black One Piece Grip
Features: Made by Pietta, ItalyFour Click Hammer
Finish: Blue, Silver
Firing System: External Hammer
Frame Material: Steel
Trigger Pull Average: 4.5
Barrel Configuration: Single
Barrel Twist: 1-16
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Minimum Pull Length: 0 in.
Caliber Dictionary
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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
