Pietta 1873 caliber .45 Colt

Published on June 9, 2024
Duration: 1:57

This review covers the Pietta 1873 Great Western II revolver in .45 Colt. It details the unboxing, loading procedure via the gate, live fire demonstration highlighting recoil and muzzle flash, and the unloading process using the ejector rod. The firearm features a single-action mechanism and is presented as a faithful replica for Western enthusiasts.

Quick Summary

The Pietta 1873 Great Western II is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, with a 6-round capacity. It is loaded individually through the loading gate, and unloaded using the ejector rod to clear spent casings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Unboxing Pietta 1873 Great Western II
  2. 00:11Loading .45 Colt Cartridges
  3. 01:08Live Fire Demonstration
  4. 01:31Unloading and Ejection

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Pietta 1873 Great Western II revolver?

The Pietta 1873 Great Western II revolver featured in the video is chambered in .45 Colt. This is a classic caliber often associated with single-action revolvers and Western firearms.

How is the Pietta 1873 revolver loaded?

The Pietta 1873 is loaded individually through the loading gate, a characteristic feature of single-action revolvers. Each .45 Colt cartridge is placed into one of the six chambers in the cylinder.

What are the key steps in unloading the Pietta 1873?

To unload the Pietta 1873, you first cock the hammer, then open the loading gate. Spent casings are then individually pushed out of the cylinder using the ejector rod located beneath the barrel.

What action type does the Pietta 1873 Great Western II use?

The Pietta 1873 Great Western II operates as a Single Action (SA) revolver. This means the hammer must be manually cocked for each shot before the trigger can be pulled to fire the weapon.

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