Taylors & Co. Schofield .45 Long Colt, 7-inch Barrel, 6rd, Walnut Grip

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Summary

• 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 features a blue frame, barrel, and backstrap; and a case-hardened trigger guard.

• The Schofield Russian was a favorite side arm of the Russian government.