Uberti Schofield
The Uberti No. 3 2nd Model Top Break is a faithful reproduction of the Smith & Wesson Schofield — the top-break revolver famous for its speed-loading advantage over the Colt Single Action Army, and a favorite of Jesse James and Wyatt Earp in the historical record. Impact Guns carries it in .45 Colt with 5" and 7" barrels, blued or nickel finish, alongside the related but mechanically distinct 1875 Army Outlaw single-action revolver.
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What Makes a Top-Break Revolver Different
A top-break revolver hinges open at the frame instead of loading through a loading gate or swinging cylinder — pulling the barrel down ejects all six spent cases simultaneously via a star extractor, then a fresh load of six rounds goes back in at once. This was a genuine speed advantage over the Colt Single Action Army's one-round-at-a-time loading gate, which is why the design saw real cavalry and lawman use in the 1870s despite the SAA's greater overall popularity.
No. 3 Top-Break vs. 1875 Army Outlaw: Two Different Guns
The Uberti No. 3 2nd Model Top Break is the reproduction of the actual Schofield-pattern revolver — top-break action, star extractor, chambered in .45 Colt. The 1875 Army Outlaw is a different gun entirely: Uberti's reproduction of the Remington 1875 Army, a conventional single-action revolver that loads and unloads like a Colt SAA, not a top-break. Both share the same 1875-era Old West aesthetic and are available in similar barrel lengths and finishes, but don't confuse the two if a top-break action specifically is what you're after.
Barrel Length and Finish Options
The No. 3 Top-Break ships in a 5" barrel (blued, walnut grips) or a 7" barrel in either blued walnut or nickel with pearl-style grips. The 1875 Army Outlaw runs a 7.5" barrel across its variants, including nickel-finish and character-themed editions like the Frank James model with ivory-style grips.
Why "Schofield" Sticks as the Common Name
Smith & Wesson's original top-break revolver of this pattern earned the nickname "Schofield" after Major George Schofield, who patented improvements to the design later adopted by the Army. The name has stuck in common usage even though Uberti's own model designation is the "No. 3 2nd Model Top Break" — search either term and you'll find the same gun.
Cowboy Action Shooting and Historical Reenactment
Both the No. 3 Top-Break and the 1875 Army Outlaw see real use in Cowboy Action Shooting and historical reenactment, where period-correct top-break or single-action mechanics matter to competitors and reenactors alike. The top-break's simultaneous ejection can be a genuine speed advantage in stage shooting once you've practiced the reload.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the Uberti Schofield and the 1875 Army Outlaw? The Schofield-pattern No. 3 Top-Break hinges open to eject all six cases at once via a star extractor. The 1875 Army Outlaw is a conventional single-action revolver that loads and unloads through a loading gate, like a Colt SAA. They share a similar Old West era and styling but are mechanically different guns.
Why is the Uberti No. 3 called a Schofield if that's not its official name? “Schofield” is the common historical nickname for this top-break pattern, after Major George Schofield's improvements to the original Smith & Wesson design. Uberti's official model name is the No. 3 2nd Model Top Break, but both terms refer to the same gun.
What calibers and barrel lengths does the Uberti Schofield come in? .45 Colt, in a 5" barrel with blued finish and walnut grips or a 7" barrel in blued walnut or nickel with pearl-style grips.
See Also: Uberti • Uberti 1873 Cattleman • Cowboy Action Shooting • Revolvers