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February 29, 2024, 11:40 AM | #1 |
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Great Western II 357 . . .
I had the winning bid on a Great Western II revolver in 357. Has a brass top strap and trigger guard. I don't have possession of it yet. The on line reviews look good. If you know about these . . . talk to me.
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February 29, 2024, 12:04 PM | #2 |
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Great Western II is EMF's trademark for the Pietta revolvers they import.
Looks like the brass BACK strap and trigger guard make it the "Gunfighter" model. https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc...ghter-c600.htm Is the Great Western II different from or better than other importers' Piettas? I doubt it. Last edited by Jim Watson; February 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM. |
February 29, 2024, 12:08 PM | #3 |
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Thanks Jim!
Thanks Jim. I had not found that web site yet. The good news is I'm getting mine for $200 less than the MSRP.
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February 29, 2024, 04:53 PM | #4 |
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The gun on the linked web site does not have a brass TOP STRAP. It has a brass grip frame.
The top strap is the portion of the frame above the cylinder, it is steel. The grip frame has a front strap and a back strap, and in this gun they are brass. The pictured gun has a brass "back strap" not a "top strap".
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February 29, 2024, 07:56 PM | #5 |
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44AMP, you beat me to the draw on that one.
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March 6, 2024, 12:28 PM | #6 |
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Prof Young, I have that exact Pietta model only in .45 Colt. Think you'll br happy with that gun. Certainly enjoy mine.
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March 14, 2024, 07:06 PM | #7 |
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I saw that exact revolver in .45 colt today for $499 at the LGS. I could probably get it for 520 OTD. I'm looking at prices now and I probably should buy it. I passed as I wanted wood grips... heck I can make grips these things have shot up in price the past couple years. My guess is this revolver has hung out at the end of the case for a few years, they haven't checked prices on reorder, and hence have not raised the price. Even GB about the cheapest I find is $500. Plus you have to ship, transfer, pay taxes, etc.
I may go back and get it tomorrow honestly. Don't need to spend the money... but I doubt I'll find a new one cheaper ever and a SAA is a bucket list gun (I actually want a colt but... yeah not unless I do VERY well in my encore career venture).
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March 15, 2024, 10:57 AM | #8 |
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Offer them $400 and settle for something in between.
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Just love old school single actions in 357 Magnum ! My very first handgun was a 357 Magnum Ruger Blackhawk in 1970 ... We still go shooting ... my first love ! Gary |
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March 15, 2024, 11:44 PM | #10 |
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You won't find a better SA .357 than a Ruger Blackhawk, not for any sane amount of money, anyway...
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