OK, so maybe it's not a Schofield....But it
was made by Smith & Wesson and
is a top-break revolver, and I think it's pretty neat.
I just picked up this nice old
Smith & Wesson "38 Double Action, 4th Model" with a 5" barrel and 5-shot cylinder. From another forum, I learned it likely shipped out between 1908 to 1910.
I know I've told this forum before that my first ever handgun that I bought on my own was a top-break H&R 999 Sportsman. Ever since then, I've been addicted to long-barreled top-breaks as they are much cheaper for me to collect (although sometimes harder to find in decent condition) than the old Colts or Winchesters. Anyway, I like the hinged design, plus they're fun to shoot and quick to reload!
This one is in really good shape overall, and it functions just fine. I do need to load up some ammo once I order some .361" or .362" lead bullets (as I need to slug the bore and chambers), but you'll see that AZoom does make snap caps for the older 38 S&W round (not a "38 Special", notice the wider rim and shorter case). At the range, I describe it to others by saying
"It's like a rimmed 380 but with lead bullets" and they all seem to relate to that.
And just for fun and your viewing pleasure, here's a view of how this one compares in size to my
S&W Number 3, 2nd Model "Schofield" (in .38 Special, as made by Uberti) with those awesome Elk Stag grips that I've shown here before:
Now I've gotta get busy and load up some rounds and hit the range.
Tight groups!
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