Pietta Keeper Of The Plains 45 Colt 4.75" 6rd Engraved Revolver

Chambered in 45 Colt, this Keeper Of The Plains is the version that matches the era it commemorates. The cartridge dates to 1873, the same year as the single action pattern the revolver is built on, and the big soft lead bullets are still a pleasure to shoot at moderate pressure. Pietta covers the frame, barrel and cylinder in engraved scenes and lithographic artwork honoring the Plains tribes, with eagle feather detail running down solid black grips over a deep Ultra Black finish.

The manual of arms has not changed since the 1870s. Half cock the hammer, load through the gate, full cock for each shot, then eject with the rod under the barrel. The 4.75" barrel keeps the balance lively in the hand and clears leather quickly, which is why it remains the most popular length in the single action world. Six chambers, fixed sights, and a color scheme that shows off the engraving from across a table. Cowboy action shooters can compete with it, and collectors get a piece that means something more than another blued clone in the safe.