TAY 550652 TOP BREAK SCHOFIELD ENGRVD 44/40 7

UPC 810012512299MPN 550652

Key attributes of TAY 550652 TOP BREAK SCHOFIELD ENGRVD 44/40 7
Action	Break Open
Caliber	44-40 Win
Barrel Length	7"
Capacity	6
Frame Description	Blued Engraved 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.
This model features a forged steel blued frame, blued finish with various case hardened parts, and a two-piece walnut grip.

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. This model features a forged steel blued frame, blued finish with various case hardened parts, and a two-piece walnut grip.

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Specifications

General

Model: Top Break
Series: Schofield

Features & performance

Frame Description: Blued Engraved 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: Blued Engraved
Barrel Finish: Blued Engraved
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): 3.3
Package dimensions (in): 15.9 x 10.2 x 2.1