Taylors and Co 1873 Pietta Features The Taylors and Co 1873 Pietta stays true to the original 1873 single action revolver pattern pairing a steel frame with a 5.5 inch round barrel finished in a deep blued steel for a classic authentic appearance. The half fluted steel cylinder holds 6 rounds of .45 Colt a caliber that bridges the gap between historical western cartridges and the reliable brass cased ammunition available today. An exposed hammer keeps the manual of arms consistent with the original design requiring the shooter to cock the hammer for each single action trigger press. Blued steel finishing covers the frame barrel and cylinder uniformly giving the revolver a cohesive traditional look from grip frame to muzzle. A blade front sight and notched rear sight provide simple dependable aiming that has served single action revolver shooters for well over a century with no fragile adjustable components to worry about in the field or on the range. The black checkered plastic Navy size grip is shaped to period correct dimensions giving the revolver an authentic feel for cowboy action shooting competitors and collectors alike. At 9.6 inches overall and 2.45 pounds the revolver carries a balanced manageable weight that suits extended range sessions without undue fatigue. For shooters and collectors who want a faithfully reproduced 1873 pattern revolver chambered in .45 Colt the Taylors and Co 1873 Pietta is available for sale at GrabAGun. Taylors and Co 1873 Pietta Specifications Manufacturer: Taylors and Co Model: 1873 Pietta Caliber: .45 Colt Capacity: 6 Action: SAO Frame Finish: Blued Frame Material: Steel Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear Barrel Length: 5.5 Barrel Finish: Blued Barrel Description: Round Grips: Black Checkered Plastic Navy Cylinder Finish: Blued Cylinder Type: Half Fluted Hammer Style: Exposed Overall Length: 9.6 Weight: 2.45 lbs Available At: GrabAGun