TAY 550651 TOP BREAK SCHOFIELD CHRCOL 44/40 4

UPC 810012510738MPN 550651

Key attributes of TAY 550651 TOP BREAK SCHOFIELD CHRCOL 44/40 4
Action	Break Open
Caliber	44-40 Win
Barrel Length	7"
Capacity	6
Frame Description	Color Case Hardened Steel
Hammer Style	Exposed
Grips	Walnut
Sights	Blade Front, Fixed Rear

About this item

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.
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 with the thumb and includes the rear sight notch.
Taylors and Company Schofield from the Top Break series, listed under Revolvers.

Description

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 with the thumb and includes the rear sight notch.

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Specifications

General

Model: Schofield
Series: Top Break

Features & performance

Frame Description: Color Case Hardened Steel
Action: Break Open
Caliber: 44-40 Win
Barrel Length: 7"
Capacity: 6
Hammer Style: Exposed
Grips: Walnut
Sights: Blade Front, Fixed Rear
Cylinder Finish: Charcoal Blued
Barrel Finish: Charcoal Blued
OAL: 12.75"
Barrel Length Range: 7" to 7.99"

Dimensions & weight

Weight: 2.97 lbs
Weight Range: 2 lbs to 2.99 lbs
Shipping weight (lb): 3.475
Package dimensions (in): 15.9 x 7.7 x 2.1