Taylor Uberti Top Break Schofield Pistol 5" Barrel 45 Colt With Nickel Finish and Walnut Grip Model 0855N04
Designed by Major George Schofield to be operated with one hand while on horseback, a break-open pistol was ideal for mounted soldiers in the U.S. Cavalry. Shooters could easily eject all six spent cartridges and reload while on horseback. The top break pistol also proved useful to the likes of Jesse James and Wild Bill Hickok. The Schofield barrel latch opens by pulling it back and has a rear sight notch incorporated into it. The nickel finish option includes quality nickeling on all parts with charcoal blue screws. Two piece polymer pearl grips are an option and hand fit at the factory.
Item Number SCHOFIELD NICKEL 0855N04
Barrel Length 5"
Caliber 45 Colt
Capacity 6
Weight 2.90 lbs
Finish Nickel Finish with charcoal-blue screws
Grip/Stock 2-piece Waln
Manufacturer Uberti
Sights Blade Front, Rear sight on back of barrel
Overall Length 10.75"
Imported By Taylor And Company
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
