Pietta Great Western II Single Action Revolver .357 Magnum 4.75" Barrel 6 Round Capacity White Polymer Grips Color Case Hardened Finish
EMF's Great Western II single action revolvers are manufactured by FAP F.LLI Pietta. Our Great Western II (GWII) line is period correct with the floating firing pin in the hammer, not a transfer bar.
Brand: Pietta
Category: Revolvers
Series: Deadman's Hand
Model: Great Western II
Caliber: 357 Mag
Barrel Length Range: 4" to 4.99"
Capacity: 6
Action: SAO
Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened
Frame Material: Steel
Sights: Blade Front
Barrel Finish: Blued
Grips: White Polymer w / Aces & Eights
Cylinder Material: Steel
Cylinder Finish: Blued
Barrel Description: Octagon
Barrel Length: 4.75"
Max Capacity: 6
Features: Brass Triggerguard
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 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
