Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield 5" 45 Long Colt Revolver - Blue/Black, 5" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Wood Grips, 3-Dot Sights
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Schofield Patent Revolver - In the late 1860's the U.S. Army was
shopping for a breech loading fixed cartridge revolver to replace the
aging 1860 Colt Army percussion revolvers. They tested the Colt single
action and the S&W Model No. 3 American. The test resulted in the
adoption of the Colt single action Army Model of 1873 and passing on the
less powerful and more delicate 1869 S&W Model No. 3 American.
Because the superior loading/reloading capability of the S&W
American was recognized by Army ordnance, in 1875 Major George W.
Schofield identified and Patented improvements in the design of the
S&W Model No. 3 American and the Schofield Patent Revolver (Model
No. 3 Schofield) was born. The S&W Model No. 3 Schofield was greatly
improved over the Model No. 3 American. The latch on the Schofield can
be operated with one hand while on horseback and empty cases
automatically ejected. Considered by many to be superior to the Colt
single action when in the hand of mounted troops... The Schofield was
definitely produced ahead of its time. The Army purchased some 9000
Schofields but due to a lack of promotion by the maker, one of America's
greatest firearms ceased production. The Cimarron Schofield is the most
authentic replica Schofield available today.
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