Ammunition Resupply & the Tale of the Schofield Revolver
This video delves into the logistical challenges of ammunition resupply for 19th-century US cavalry, comparing the Colt Single Action Army (.45 Colt) with the Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver (.45 Schofield). The Schofield's top-break design offered faster reloading, but cartridge incompatibility created significant field issues. The development of the 1877 Military Ball Cartridge, a compromise round, ultimately solved this logistical conflict.









