Uberti 1875 No. 3 2nd Model Top Break Black 38 Special Revolver - Blue/Black, 5" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Wood Grips
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Designed by Major George Schofield as a
cavalry pistol, the efficient break-open design could be operated
one-handed, ejecting all six spent cartridges and providing easy access
for reloading while on horseback. While the U.S. Cavalry was slow to see
its merits, others such as Jessie James, John Wesley Harden and Wild
Bill Hickok saw the Top Break's fast reloading as a distinct advantage
in their line of work.
After numerous trials, the U.S. Army finally purchased 3,000 Top Breaks
with an improved top latch, but it was the Russian government that
really embraced the new sidearm. With a slightly modified grip, lanyard
ring and a distinctive trigger spur, the Czar ordered 41,000 of the new
revolvers. True to the originals, Uberti Top Breaks come in three models
including the Russian Model with Cyrillic barrel stampings.