The Uberti Schofield

.357magger · Jun 8, 2023

I've looked at these things for years, seems like every time I'd see one at a gunshow or my LGS, I'd have to stop and ask, "May I see that please?". Play with it for a few minutes and then hand it back thinking, "Wow. That's actually pretty cool".

Every one I've handled, and there's been a bunch, struck me on how well they were fitted, the quality of the machining, and excellent polishing. But I always handed it back over as it seemed I was always looking for something else that day.

But not anymore.

This one was sold through Navy Arms about 20 years ago and came to me LNIB. The lock-up on this six gun is INCREDIBLE. Really looking forward to getting out to the range with this one. I'm betting it's going to be very accurate, and I just happen to be sitting on several hundred rounds of 45 Colt "Cowboy Loads".

Anyone else own one? Or Two? Any of the other variants of Number 3?

ldausmc1369 · Jun 8, 2023

I have one and we love shooting it! They have appreciated somewhat in value over the last few years.

Baltimoreed11754 · Jun 8, 2023

Nice revolver. Also picked up one a few years ago to go with my Crossfire Trail impression. Not as fast as my vaqueros but fun to shoot.

Grayfox · Jun 8, 2023

I also have one of the Navy Arms versions made by Uberti. Excellent gun and a fine shooter. Very happy with it.

mckenney99 · Jun 8, 2023

I have a Cimarron/Uberti Schofiled and it is a beautiful firearm that is just plain fun to shoot. I took it out and fired it side by side with my Ruger Blackhawk. The Cimarron/Uberti revolver produced significantly lower velocities than the Blackhawk using the same length barrel. I also noticed the brass cases were more significantly soot coated on the Schofield. I also fired some mild handloaded 255gr LFP cast bullets through both and again the Schofield was significantly slower. When I got home I tried dropping the 255gr cast LFP bullets through the chambers on the Schofield and they dropped straight though easily. When I checked the cylinder throats on the Cimarron/Uberti they measured out at .457. I bought and loaded some Hornady 255gr .454 (#12458) swaged lead bullets to see if they will bump up to fill the throats when fired.

TheTinMan · Jun 8, 2023

Sadly, I bought a new Model 3 Cimarron/Uberti Schofield early this year off GunsInternational. It is beautiful but had serious endshake problems (0.005-0.009” cylinder gap variance). I talked to Cimarron about fixing it before accepting delivery. They’ve had it for over 3 months now and just told me at the end of May that they had to order a new barrel and cylinder from Uberti to correct the problem.

I am not happy.

tennexplorer · Jun 8, 2023

Barrel-cylinder gap and cylinder throats have kept me from buying one. No easy fix for the problem either.

dsf · Jun 8, 2023

I have two - long 7 1/2" barrel and short 3" barrel. Long barrel works fine, the shorter barreled one has a mysterious problem I can't solve.

The Uberti made guns have a hammer block safety that's supposed to drop away from the falling hammer when the trigger is pulled. And it does ... when the action is open. But close the action and the damned thing doesn't drop out of the way. Happens every time.

I know how the "safety" works - a pin on the inside of the hammer is supposed to push down the safety block when the hammer falls. For the life of me I can't figure out why. I've also bought & fitted new parts - no change. I'd just as soon remove the damn thing but unless I leave the hammer fully forward the cylinder will spin free. And there's not enough metal on the hammer to create that 1st "safety notch".

Bill Lear · Jun 8, 2023

The Schofield is one of those neat looking guns that have you wondering why they didn't replace the 1872 and others entirely, then you handle one and discover why. The 7.5" is ungainly - muzzle heavy, grip too short, too tight behind the trigger guard, and the low-angle hammer spur cocks straight back with none of the wonderful "curve" one feels in the Colt design. The gun "points" okay, but offers nothing like the SAA in terms of balance in the hand. For this the trade off the one GREAT feature and that's the break action design for fast clearing of empties and quick loading. But even with that said, it's one of those guns you just gotta have to take out and play with, and admire for what it represented in the evolution of revolvers.

dsf · Jun 8, 2023

The above post reminded me - a KLN frame BK grip adapter works great on the Schofield. Better hold and makes SA thumb cocking easier, no need to change your grip.

.357magger · Jun 9, 2023

Bill Lear said:
The Schofield is one of those neat looking guns that have you wondering why they didn't replace the 1872 and others entirely, then you handle one and discover why. The 7.5" is ungainly - muzzle heavy, grip too short, too tight behind the trigger guard, and the low-angle hammer spur cocks straight back with none of the wonderful "curve" one feels in the Colt design. The gun "points" okay, but offers nothing like the SAA in terms of balance in the hand. For this the trade off the one GREAT feature and that's the break action design for fast clearing of empties and quick loading. But even with that said, it's one of those guns you just gotta have to take out and play with, and admire for what it represented in the evolution of revolvers.

To each their own, but I didn't find the 7.5" barrels I've played with to be "ungainly" at all, albeit there is of course additional heft on the front end, the same as the 7.5" SAA. And chopping the barrel to 5" solves that, even though I didn't consider it an issue in the first place.

With regards to grip angle and the other subjective criteria about tightness of the trigger guard and "wonderful curves", I disagree entirely. This gun, for me, is a GREAT natural pointer and feels much better in hand than a SAA or Remington 1875. That's the reason I bought it.

Again, to each their own.

Inusuit · Jun 9, 2023

.357magger said:
Anyone else own one? Or Two? Any of the other variants of Number 3?

I had a very early import. I don't remember the maker or importer. It would unlatch when fired. Sent it back for a refund. I understand the newer ones function correctly. Yours is a handsome firearm. Have you shot it?

There were replica Number 3 Americans produced. Here's a couple of links:

NEW MODEL N.3 FRONTIER | Uberti Replicas | Top quality firearms replicas from 1959

GUNS Magazine Cimarron S&W No. 3 American - GUNS Magazine

The museum were I volunteer has Number 3 in .44 Russian with 8 inch barrel.

SASFixer · Jun 9, 2023

I have a 5 1/2" and a 3". I couldn't be happier with them. Oddly, the 3" seems to shoot better than the 5 1/2"

Detrick · Jun 9, 2023

I bought a TAYLORS & CO. (UBERTI) last summer. The cyl gap was .013". I had to wear gloves to shoot it, to keep burned powder off my hands. Sent it back to TAYLORS. 8 months later, same problem. Shoots ok, but must wear gloves. BTW 44-40 cal.

SWTIM255 · Jun 9, 2023

I like them also

I tend to like shiny cowboy guns for SASS
Saw a 3 1/2" come into the shop and had to have it, it being 400.00 helped
I also got a 45 Colt converted BP to go with it
Picked up a few of the Barra airgun versions also, much cheaper to practice with, you can get them in 5" and 7

Jay Hall · Jun 9, 2023

Well I have 3 original US Schofield, 75.76.77. My pride and joys of all my collection.

KertP · Jun 9, 2023

S&W made their own commemorative Model 3 Schofield

Back in Y2K, S&W's Performance Center released their own Model 3 Schofield commemorative. They were actually chambered for 45 S&W. I have two of them, one nickel-plated and one blued. Here are a couple of quick photos of the blued one. I also have a Navy Arms (Uberti) version chambered in 45 Colt. I like both versions, but the actual S&W commemorative balances better. I've used them to shoot in SASS events.

Walter Rego · Jun 9, 2023

I had one of the Uberti 7.5" .45 Colt versions. No issues with the barrel/cylinder gap or throats but the trigger was absolutely atrocious. Heavy with a lot of creep. Others reported their triggers were fine.

From reading the comments in this thread it seems that the quality varies from one gun to the next. I would certainly want to have some plug gauges and a feeler gauge handy before buying another.

rrb357mag · Jun 9, 2023

I have looked at these several times myself. Maybe one day I'll actually buy one! Enjoy!

.357magger · Jun 9, 2023

SWTIM255 said:
I tend to like shiny cowboy guns for SASS
Saw a 3 1/2" come into the shop and had to have it, it being 400.00 helped
I also got a 45 Colt converted BP to go with it
Picked up a few of the Barra airgun versions also, much cheaper to practice with, you can get them in 5" and 7

A) I really like the 3.5" nickel. I got mine at a pretty nice price too, not $400 nice, but lots more attractive than MSRP.

B) Nice collection of pocket top breaks. That knuckle duster H&R (IIRC) looks particularly tasty.

C) Might have to add one of those belly gun BP conversions down the road. I like the uniqueness of them, bet they're fun too.

Thanks for sharing all of them.

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