Good story on S&W’s model No. 3 revolver…….
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As I recall it was intended to be better. Easier to load/unload.I have a Schofield re-issue from S&W that it is a great shooter. Shot it quite a bit in CAS matches. I think it was superior to the 1873 Colt for handling on horseback
Yes Maj Schofield wanted a revolver he could break open and reload with one hand while the other hand was busy with the reins. So they modified the top latch so you just pulled back on it with the thumb of your gun hand.As I recall it was intended to be better. Easier to load/unload.
They couldn't make it .45 LC because Colt had the patent. Schofield ammo worked in Colts. For a while they did issue .45 Schofield ammo to units with Colts to standardize ammo.They screwed up by not making the originals in 45 Colt. It caused ammo supply issues. Otherwise it was a great gun
On a side note:
I wish someone would make a DA/SA break open revolver
Yes I think I read that; but the problem was the guys with the Schofield getting 45 Colt ammo. IDK this could have been something some gun writer blew out of proportion and it keeps coming up way beyond the actual issueThey couldn't make it .45 LC because Colt had the patent. Schofield ammo worked in Colts. For a while they did issue .45 Schofield ammo to units with Colts to standardize ammo.