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Anyone have one of the S&W Schofield reproductions?
How do they compare to the Uberti ones?
I want one to shoot, so the antique Schofields are probably out... But I wonder if the reproductions are as nice as the modern Single Action Armys that Colt builds.
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Had one as well as a Uberti and one other replica. Just didn't fit my hand all that well. If I were going to buy one now I'd definitely get the Uberti over the Smith. It costs a lot less and is, in my opinion, every bit as good.
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04-24-2010, 07:26 PM
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Can you fire the original (1800s) ones or are they basically museum pieces?
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I have shot a new Schofield that another Forum member owns. It is a fine firearm.
If you get an old one, I would recommend using black powder loads only. The pressure curve is different between BP and smokeless.
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04-25-2010, 02:12 PM
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Modern Schofield
I bought a modern Performance Center Schofield revolver last year and am perfectly happy with it. Except for one thing: I need another one!
The gun is top quality and shoots to the point of aim with Black Hills 230 gr. factory loads. I have never owned one of the reproductions, but know folks who have and I feel that the the genuine S&W is a much better gun. It is certainly expensive, but I've never had a problem paying a high price for top quality. I also own Colt Single Action Army revolvers and the S&W Schofield is as good as, or better than, any of them.
Now I want another one for my other hand. Got one for sale?
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04-25-2010, 03:39 PM
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I've always wanted a Smith new version myself,but I recall reading here a while back that forcing cone is made way too thin.
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04-25-2010, 03:54 PM
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I have the Uberti 45 with both 5" and 3" bbls. It is a great gun. I don't shoot it enough to keep and have been thinking about selling it. It is like new. PM me and we can talk. Wallace in Ga.
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Had the Smith & I've had three Italian versions here.
The quality on the Smith was better overall.
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04-25-2010, 09:58 PM
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Yes, the S&W PC Schofields are pricey, but the original Schofields are 3 to 10 times as expensive. They are 130+ years old. There are no parts available to fix them. While I might be tempted to shoot one with black powder loads to see what it is like, I sure wouldn't think of ompeting with one.
The new PC guns sure are pretty!
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I wanted the SW version but the $2000.00 plus price tag at the time was more than I could justify. So I got the Uberti in 44-40 from Navy Arms. Glad I did. Less expensive than the Smith and an excellent piece of work. Kept it several years and sold it when a guy wanted it worse than I did. I'd never hesitate in buying Uberti. I've had others and they were also excellent.
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Just got my hands on a PC S&W Schofield Performance senter revolver. An exelent adittion to my colection. Will reload for it an shoot it.
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Buy the real deal and enjoy it. I have two Schofields and fire them both with proper ammo. It is a joy to handle such history.Part of gun ownership for me..
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I have a Uberti with a 5" barrel in .38 Special. Got it at a good price and am happy with it. Aside from the internet, I have never even seen a S&W.
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My PC Schofield. Never fired.
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Some details on the Schofield Model 3 that I have collected:
S/N: NKL0XXX
Date: 2001
Barrel: 7"
Finish: Nickel
Product Code: 170209
No. Made: (122)
S/N: WFCXXXX
Date: May 2002
Barrel: 5"
Finish: Nickel
Product Code: 170207
No. Made: (107)
Notes: Wells Fargo Model
Price: $2,195
S/N: WFE00XX
Date: 2001
Barrel: 5"
Finish: Blue
Product Code: 170208
No. Made: (151)
Notes: Wells Fargo Model
S/N: WFS00XX
Date: December 2002
Barrel: 5"
Finish: Blue
Product Code: 170208
No. Made: (55)
Notes: Wells Fargo Model
S/N: GWSXXXX
Date: January 2001
Barrel: 7"
Finish: Blue
Product Code: 170146
No. Made: (2600)
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