Description
The Pietta Deluxe Californian 357 Walnut is a 4 3/4-inch Great Western II single action in .357 Magnum with a case-hardened frame and hand-filling checkered walnut grips.
Pietta Deluxe Californian 357 Walnut Overview
The Deluxe Californian is the Great Western II Californian upgraded with grips that EMF previously reserved for its Custom Series guns. 357 Magnum with the classic 4 3/4-inch Civilian barrel length, a blued barrel and cylinder, and a color case-hardened frame. The checkered walnut grips give a more secure hold than smooth one-piece wood when your hands are wet or the loads are stout. S. company, imports and services it. 45 Colt version, which is identical apart from the caliber marking.
Why 357 Magnum in a Single Action
A .357 Magnum single action is the most versatile cowboy-style revolver you can own. It fires inexpensive .38 Special for practice and cowboy action matches, and full-power .357 Magnum for hunting small game or as a trail gun. Recoil with .38 Special is mild, making it a good choice for newer single-action shooters. Fixed sights mean point of impact can shift between light .38 and heavy .357 loads, so pick one load for serious use.
Checkered Walnut Grips
Checkering adds grip texture without the bulk of rubber grips. Walnut is warm in the hand and ages well, and the checkered panels resist sliding in recoil. These grips were once found only on EMF Custom Series guns, which is why this model carries the Deluxe name.
Great Western II Details
Forged and CNC-machined frame, hammer-forged barrel, and the classic four-click Colt-style hammer with a floating firing pin. The fixed sights include a slightly taller front blade and a wider rear notch than on many originals, which makes them easier to see. Reviewers have found Californians shoot close to point of aim with common loads.
Case Colors and Care
Color case-hardening shows swirls of blue, brown and straw on the frame, and every gun is a little different. Wipe it with light oil after handling, avoid ammonia-based solvents, and the colors will last. Blued parts need the same simple care.
Holsters and Accessories
Any holster cut for a 4 3/4-inch Colt Single Action Army will fit, and there are dozens of makers. A cartridge belt with .38 loops lets you carry practice ammunition. Snap caps help with dry practice of the four-click hammer cycle.
State Laws and Ownership
Single-action revolvers are legal in every state, but handgun purchase rules vary widely. Permit-to-purchase or licensing systems apply in states such as New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Hawaii and Maryland. California and Massachusetts keep handgun rosters, and some single-action revolvers qualify for exemptions while others do not. Your receiving dealer can confirm whether this model can be transferred where you live.
Specifications
- Maker: F.LLI Pietta, Italy; imported by EMF
- Model: Great Western II Deluxe Californian (EMF HF357CHS434NMCW)
- Caliber: .357 Magnum, also fires .38 Special
- Capacity: 6
- Action: single action, 1873 pattern
- Barrel: 4 3/4 in., blued
- Frame: color case-hardened
- Grips: checkered walnut
- Sights: fixed
- UPC: 641996211867
Before You Buy
Federal law requires that this handgun ship to a licensed FFL dealer, where you complete ATF Form 4473 and a background check before pickup. Buyers must be 21 or older to buy a handgun from a dealer. Traditional practice with any 1873-pattern single action is to load five rounds and rest the hammer on the empty chamber; do so even though the Great Western II uses a floating firing pin.
Who It Is For
The Pietta Deluxe Californian 357 Walnut is a great fit for single-action shooters who want one revolver for both cheap .38 Special practice and real .357 Magnum power, cowboy action competitors, and anyone who prefers wood grips with real texture.
Buy the Pietta Deluxe Californian 357 Walnut at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Pietta Deluxe Californian 357 Walnut online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more revolvers. For factory details, visit EMF Company (Pietta).
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