Pietta 1873 S.A. revolver in 22 long and 22 mag.

[thumb butte billy]

Hi guys and gals Greetings from Prescott Az.
Just pick up a Pietta 22 cal. single action revolver new in the box from Cabelas . I bought it as plinker, shots okay no complaints . I'm just trying to find out more about it, like the ruger it has a transfer bar but also has a half cock for loading. It is a three screw, walnut grips and 4 3/4 " barrel. Came with 2 cylinders 22 long and 22 mag and is a blued gun . The box has a tag on it calling this gun a 1873 S.A. Revolver. Serial number E31945. A friend needed money so I bought this for $200.00 Just trying to find out more about the gun and Does anyone know it's aprox. value. Thanks for any and all information.
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[Stu Kettle]

Can't help with the value other than I saw one in a Cabelas sale flier a while back & it seems it was under $300.  Been wanting a .22 revolver for a while but didn't make the trip to my nearest Cabelas store because I figured it had one of those stupid external safety switches like on other imports I've seen. So, does it have an external safety?

[thumb butte billy]

Hi Stu,
It's peculiar there is no external safety, there is a half cock to open the gate and load the cylinder but it also has a transfer bar, there is no firing pin on the hammer.   I was hoping more for info on the gun than price anyways.    I should explain I did not get the gun from Cabelas just that the gun was originally sold by Cabelas. I'm pretty sure I was the first to shoot it about a 100 rounds through it.     
Thanks for what you could tell me though
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