The best revolver of the Old West?

Published on April 18, 2024
Duration: 0:58

This review compares the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver to the Colt 1873 Peacemaker, highlighting the Schofield's superior top-break loading mechanism. The video demonstrates its faster reloading capability and automatic ejection of spent casings, crucial advantages in historical gunfights. While the replica is chambered in .45 Long Colt, the original Schofield used .45 Schofield ammunition.

Quick Summary

The Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver's top-break action offers a significant advantage over the Colt 1873 Peacemaker's side-gate loading. It allows for faster reloading and simultaneous ejection of all six spent casings, a critical benefit in historical gunfights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Chambering
  2. 00:17Loading Mechanism Comparison
  3. 00:40Live Fire & Ejection Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Schofield revolver faster to load than the Colt Peacemaker?

The Schofield features a top-break action, allowing the cylinder to swing open for simultaneous ejection and faster reloading. The Colt 1873 Peacemaker uses a side gate, requiring individual cartridge loading, which is slower and more cumbersome, especially in combat.

What ammunition was used in the original Smith & Wesson Schofield revolvers?

Original Schofield revolvers were chambered for the .45 Schofield cartridge. This cartridge has a slightly shorter case than the .45 Long Colt, but .45 Schofield rounds can typically be safely fired in firearms chambered for .45 Long Colt.

How does the Schofield revolver eject spent casings?

The Schofield's top-break action incorporates an automatic star extractor. When the action is opened, this mechanism simultaneously pushes all six spent casings out of the cylinder, significantly speeding up the reloading process.

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