Taylor's Second Model Schofield
Taylor's & Company · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: Taylor's Schofield 2nd Model, Uberti 1875 No. 3 Top Break Second Model, Model 550677
Overview
The Taylor's Second Model Schofield is a single-action, top-break revolver reproduction of the historic Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield. Manufactured in Italy by Uberti and imported by Taylor's & Company, it recreates the frame-mounted spring-loaded stirrup latch of the original Second Model, allowing the barrel to tip down and automatically eject all six spent cases at once for rapid reloading. Chambered in .38 Special, it is offered with a 7-inch barrel, walnut grips, a case-hardened trigger guard, and a lanyard ring, favored by cowboy action shooters and collectors of Old West firearms.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1179 g (41.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 325 mm (12.80") |
| Barrel Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 290 m/s (951 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 341 J (252 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .38 Special · primary — also known as .38 Spl, .38 S&W Special, 9x29mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Notch
- Features: Top Break Action, Automatic Ejection, Spring Loaded Barrel Latch, Fluted Cylinder, Lanyard Ring, Case Hardened Trigger Guard
Production
Contemporary production reproduction of the 1875-era S&W Schofield
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: George W. Schofield
Notes
Modern Uberti-made reproduction; Taylor's offers the Schofield line in 3.5, 5, and 7 inch barrel lengths and in .38 Special and .45 Colt chamberings. Specifications reflect the 7-inch .38 Special model.
Background
The original S&W Schofield was redesigned by U.S. Army Cavalry Major George W. Schofield, who added a frame-mounted latch that could be worked one-handed from horseback. Adopted by the U.S. Army and later carried by frontier lawmen and outlaws, the Schofield became an icon of the American West, a legacy Taylor's reproductions keep alive for cowboy action shooters.