This is the Uberti replica of the No. In .45 cal, it bucks a bit when fired, but still very comfortable to shoot. Yes, they absolutely did, and they could get them straight from the factory. A fellow up here in Wyoming was looking into duplicating the M&H revolvers. I have the mad money for it. I could write more than I have time for about Lt. Fine as hell, yall. As a company, they chose the Schofield as their sidearm of choice, buying hundreds of the revolvers and shortening the barrel of many of them down to five inches for ease of concealment and carry. However, the .38SPL is only one of the chamberings offered by Taylors & Company. Its a great caliber, but the .38SPL does so much of what I want it to do, that I havent really felt the need. Some tookthe extra step of nickel plating them as well, just like some of the operators did. Which, for those of us who are revolver fans, is how we like to see cylinders turn: into the window or clockwise. The Schofield is derivation of the famous Smith & Wesson Model 3. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online. Featured Series Hunting Revolvers LOCATE DEALER GUNSMARTS OUR STORY THE S&W BENCH I just didnt realize how precise that really was. A hole in a hole is awful hard to see at 25 yards. Unfortunately, at 25 yards, they lay about three inches to the left of the target. Thanks for the correction. In case. This both removed the integral firing pin attached to the hammer from the top of the primer and also allows the shooter to pull back on the release latch integral to the rear sight. They also offer models in .44-40 and .45 Colt. Usually can see the photographer and often the lights and reflectors they used. It is similar to the .45 Colt round though shorter and with a slightly larger rim, and will generally work in revolvers chambered for that cartridge; the converse is not true, since the .45 Colt case is longer. Smith & Wesson 32 & 38 Target Grips. Confession: I have been collecting S&W (and other brands) top-break revolvers since 1972, when you could get one for $25 (Colt SAAs were $200 then). Historical Accuracy * * * * With a flick of the wrist, the break-open revolver never failed to eject all cases cleanly. 3 Russian and the 1875 2nd model provide an affordable opportunity to own and use one of these interesting revolvers that were just as much a part of the forging of the American west as the Colt Single Action. 2921, circa 1875, .38 caliber 7 inch barrel with fluted . Feb 9, 2019 If want to shoot one would get the Uberti, and are around 900-1000. It could be used in both the Schofield and the Colt 45 Peacemaker, but the .45 Colt was too long to use in the Schofield. They were the operators of 1890. Nickel plating can be pretty and durable, or pretty and easily chipped. Not long after, much of the public did the same thing, having their barrels modified from the cavalrys original seven inches down to five. The .45 Schofield, also referred to as .45 Smith & Wesson is a revolver cartridge developed by Smith & Wesson for their S&W Model 3 Schofield top-break revolver. My hands were on bags, my arms were on bags, and my chest was leaning in and against the bench. Smith & Wessons No. He told me to look for a History Channel special this summer called "Found". starting at $ 75.00 * (1) SCH-003 Schofield Eagle. That are fun to shoot mine was. Smith & Wesson 1st and 2nd Model Schofield Revolvers (San Francisco Police Department Marked) Roy Jinks Documented. He was granted patents for these modifications on June 20th, 1871 and April 22, 1873, as all S&W Model 3 Schofields after that would be marked until the end of their production. You May Also Be Interested In. They're top-break single-action revolvers that were originally . The most dangerous thing in the military is a two and a half ton truck with 18yo Joe driving. JRMc. Despite the heat, I couldnt help but try my hand at some quick draw and rapid fire single-action shooting. It is believed that these guns were shipped to San Francisco at the time of the Sandlot Riots, and eventually wound up with the California militia. I followed the whole M&H replica controversy especially the part where people had put down deposits (which they never got back) and no revolvers were produced. Ah, but is it authentic? Col. Charles Pate, noted authority on S&W military revolvers, writes that the big S&W was still in use by regular army units as of 1887. The result was catastrophic, almost bankrupting Smith & Wesson. He came across the gun many years ago in an auction and was told it belonged to the James gang. Now if I could just figure out how to keep my hands out of the shots on shiny guns. Theodore Rooseveldts Smith & Wesson is preserved at the NRA National Firearms Museum. I know right? There are a Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Many of the surplus Schofield revolvers were purchased by dealers such as Bannerman and Schuyler, Hartley & Graham. The marking reads W.F. The "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, Model of 1903," better-known as the M1903 Springfield, has become one of the most popular U.S. military small arms to collect. Incredible work from an absolute master of his craft. Id plunk my money down for one of those in a heartbeat. Welcome to the Smith and Wesson Gun Parts section of Midwestgunworks.com. The Schofield model was tested and met with military approval. The bodies of the dead men were mutilated eyeballs gouged out and put on the ground or on rocks, faces smashed in, genitals stuffed in mouths, etc. The upside to you, dear reader, is the knowledge that even after the shooting and drawing and just tons of goofing around, theres still no obvious wear on the gun. This Schofield .45 descended directly through Frank James, to his son Robert James and sold in 1952 to Robert R. Riss II, who displayed it at his How the West was Won Memorial Museum, Custer City, South Dakota. If you require a personal response, please use ourContact page. Because of the original design by Smith and Wesson, the Schofield is somewhat heavier on the end than say a sing-action-army style revolver. Specifications Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield, Barrel Length: 3.5,5,7 I used a bunch of blue screws today. (60) 96% agree - Would recommend. What should the discerning collector look for in a potential buy? Smith & Wesson Schofield revolvers are single-action top-break cartridge revolvers named after Major George W. Schofield who redesigned the locking mechanism of the S&W Model No. Here are the features to watch out for. My better times were around 1.8 seconds. Even with hot .38SPL+P commercial ammunition, muzzle rise is minimal, including shooting single-handed. 3 American. At the topof the simple V notchare deep horizontal grooves and a deep oval cut for your thumb. It turns clockwise in the action. If that sounds bad, well its not nearly as discouraging as it is fun. This interesting and very functional pistol was designed by Major George Schofield. 2 Count Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 Extra Long 1.25 XL Magazine Mounted Garrison Grip Extension. (It turns out, I cant.) A torch also works well in turning Ti into different colors. In 1869 the S&W "Model 3" revolver debuted which utilized a "top-break" frame design, a Single-Action firing function, and a cartridge-based bullet. I was still. A little more force and the barrel tips back at the shooter, the cylinder comes forward, and all of the cases fly out in front of the shooter. This cartridge was originally designed as a black powder round. Get the 76th edition of the World's Greatest Gun Book. The Schofield revolver (a variant of the Smith & Wesson Model 3) was patented in the USA on 20 June 1871 and 22 April 1873 by Smith & Wesson. In my defense, the hammer of the Schofield is a little farther forward than the Peacemakers, and the hammer throw is also a little longer, so the Model P is always going to be a little faster. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY. The .45 Schofield cartridge was shorter than the .45 Colt. As John Taffin once said at a S&W Collectors Association meeting in Boise -Im not a Smith&Wesson collector, Im a Smith&Wesson accumulator., remember having a top-break cap gun when I was a kidused to take those circular six-shot paper caps, Can you tell me what the letters on the wooden pistol grips are on the Taylors & co. Uberti 1875 no 3 2nd model are? Thats not my usual procedure, but it didnt seem fair to lead the bore up really good and then test for accuracy with commercial ammunition. Plus, its just fun to shoot. Being a Lefty, I really wouldnt mind seeing a return of the top break revolver to the modern market. Many folks scoff at such fancy looking grips, thinking they arent authentic. Gun Review: Taylors & Company 1875 Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield FBI: FixNICS, Red Flag Laws Will Have Almost No Effect on Number of Mass Shootings, Supreme Court Sales Tax Ruling Could Mean Trouble for Gun Owners, Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver, Armed Self-Defense Chronicles: When a Detroit Doctor Defended Himself and His Family Against a Racist Mob, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. Oh, and as far as your attempt to achieve quick-draw with your test Schofield, you should remember that in the Old West, quickness with a gun (like modern quick-draw competitors or the movies) wasnt considered that important. As I had already put more than 100 rounds through the Schofield during a series of drills, I wasnt surprised that it was a gun capable of considerable precision. Major George W. Schofield, a U.S. Army ordinance officer assigned to the 10th Cavalry, sought to improve on Smith & Wesson's Model No. Almost all of the early No. A few guns were made for the civilian market, but the vast majority of Schofields were military guns. I spent a good amount of time drawing from my Simply Rugged holster and shooting two shots into a 10-inch circle at 15 yards. Thanks Donald. I might point out that the photo of Annie Oakleys revolver does not show a #3 Schofield, but rather a #3 New Frontier model it has a different top latch and grip shape than the Schofield. Id like to get one of these, perhaps a plane jane version can be had for much less. It is an exceptional revolver. Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong.

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