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Old 07-14-2011, 12:29 AM
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really interested in these...post pics if you got em & best maker of repro's...
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Old 07-14-2011, 02:07 AM
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Here's my Uberti purchased through Cimarron. It went out of time while I was putting the first hundred familiarization rounds through it. Had to send it back for repair. Haven't had a problem with it since.

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Old 07-14-2011, 06:58 PM
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I do own an Uberti second model Schofield in .45colt since 1996.

It has one big problem. The forcingcone is with all .45colt revolvers paperthin. Mine forcingcone is ripped. I have even seen Uberti Schofield revolvers with a chunk out the forcing cone.
If you ever buy one second hand be sure to remove the cilinder and check the forcingcone.

I dont know when my revolver breaks down. But it will happen.
Anyhowe. He has seen a very lot of cartridges since 1996.

Be sure that you dont shoot full loads with it. For example. The max load of Vectan BA 10 is for .45 colt 5.8 grain. I dont go over the 5.1 grain with an 230 or 250 grain bullet.
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Here's my Uberti purchased through Cimarron. It went out of time while I was putting the first hundred familiarization rounds through it. Had to send it back for repair. Haven't had a problem with it since.

Poco,those grips are very nice
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Under the assumption you are asking about antique Schofields as well as reproductions, I will add that the Scholfield in your picture is a first Model Schofield. It is believed that all but 35 of the first Model Schofields were delivered to the Government in 1875 (and earlier for testing). There are reported to be only 35 First Models that were originally delivered for civilian Use, although many more were sold as surplus and ended up in civilian use. The bulk of the Second Model Schofields were delivered to the Government in 1876 with only 650 reported civilian delivered guns. So a surviving civilian model of either Schofield Model is pretty rare.

I picture below a picture showing a martial 1st and a martial 2nd Model Schofeld.



Below is my rather used civilian Model Schofield with a period shortened barrel.



I hear that all of the reproduction Schofields are well made, with modern improvements from the original, and are great fun to shoot with, of course, the limited S&W run of reproductions being the most desirable.
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BRush,wow nice photo's and those schofield's,DROOL
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Uberti Schofield with Stoeger import marks. I haven't shot it much, but last I took it the range my uncle was using it to place 5" groups at 75 yards or so.

I guess it never hurts having a gun that can shoot better than you.
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I need to go shoot mine!



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Poco,those grips are very nice
It's obvious to me that you, sir, have very good taste!
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Speaking of Schofields, I am looking for one in any condition, as a museum display piece. The idea is just to demonstrate what a Schofield looks like, so it does not have to be pretty (or even working), just so it's complete and somewhat better than a dug-up.
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Unmolested 1st Model Schofields in any condition are getting hard to find at a reasonable price. I do see one one Guns International - well used but correct and backed by a well regarded dealer.
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Beautiful weapons...I will likely try to get a Uberti new in .44 since I already have a 29-2 so same ammo should work.Cheers!
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Beautiful weapons...I will likely try to get a Uberti new in .44 since I already have a 29-2 so same ammo should work.Cheers!
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Sorry, but Uberti only chambers their version of the Schofield for 45 Colt, 44-40, and 38 Special. Your model 29 is chambered for 44 Magnum, and you can fire 44 Special in it. But the 44 Special cartridge and the 44-40 cartridge are very different. You cannot fire 44 Special in a 44-40 chamber. The photo below should illustrate the difference. Left to right in the photo the cartridges are 44 Magnum, 44 Special, 44 Russian, 44-40, and 38-40. The base diameter of the 44-40 is much larger than the base diameter of the 44 Special and the case would float in a 44-40 chamber.
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Beside that. If the .44mag would fit in the Uberti Schofield (what dousnt)
you blow the revolver to pieces.
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I was referring to attempting to fire a 44 Special in a 44-40 chamber, not a 44 Mag. As it turns out, you cannot chamber either in a 44-40 chamber. Just tried. The 44 Special won't seat by about 1/8", the 44 Mag by almost 1/4".

The reason is the thickness of the 44 Special brass, or the thinness of the 44-40 brass, which ever way you want to look at it. Even though they are close in bullet diameter, .427 for 44-40 and .429 for 44 Sp, the thicker brass of the 44 Sp brings the case diameter to .4565. The thinner brass of the 44-40 means the case diameter at the mouth is only .443.
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I love the Schofield. I'd love to find a uncut second model that I can afford. However, I have two first models both with uncut barrels. The first is in pretty good shape with Dave Chicoine getting it put back to working form and the second was poorly taken care of - in a fire and then a little rust thrown in for good measure. It's a wall hanger. They were part of that first shipment of 3000 - no. 2533 and no. 2305.

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I'm a sass member jus bought 2 uberti schofields looking to get action work done any suggestions on a god schofield gunsmith
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