Pietta has added a second revolver to its partnership with Oregon's Pendleton Round-Up. The new Pendleton II is a decorated 1873-pattern single-action available in .357 Magnum and .45 Colt.
If you are not a rodeo person, the name needs some explanation. The Pendleton Round-Up is a week-long rodeo and western-heritage festival in Pendleton, Oregon. It began in 1910 and now includes four days of rodeo competition alongside parades, concerts, and the Happy Canyon night pageant.
Pietta's product description is a little thin, but the underlying gun is not a mystery. This is the company's 1873-pattern revolver, based on the familiar Colt Single Action Army layout. Both versions have a 4.75-inch barrel, an engraved and painted "Ultra Black" grip, and a listed price of $1,175. It’s available in .357 Magnum or the more-traditional .45 Colt.
New Artwork, Same Sixgun
This is a new engraving package, not a mechanical update. The Pendleton II keeps the rodeo's bucking-horse logo on the grip and adds bucking-chute artwork to the revolver. There is another horse on the frame, while the barrel carries the familiar "Let'er Buck" slogan.
Pietta does not claim a new action, different sights, or any other functional change. That is fine. Nobody buys a rodeo commemorative because the lockwork has been reinvented.
The first Pendleton revolver was sold exclusively at the 2025 Round-Up. According to Pietta, it sold out within two weeks, and the response led to a broader licensing agreement with the Pendleton Round-Up Association. The Pendleton I remains listed at $1,010. The second edition costs $165 more.
Price and Availability
The Pendleton Round-Up dates to 1910. This year's event ran from September 16 through 19, which explains the timing of the new model.
When checked on September 16, Pietta's .357 page presented the Pendleton II as a preorder. The company did not publish a production limit, shipping schedule, or dealer-delivery date. Pietta previously said distribution for the series would concentrate on farm-and-fleet retailers, but buyers should confirm availability before making a trip.
