Modern Schofield No. 3

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I recently purchased a Performance Center Schofield No. 3 revolver. I've been shooting it a bit and have some curiousity as to how it is put together.
I didn't get a manual with the gun, but I did download the on-line manual available from S&W. However, this does not have a parts diagram in it. I looked on the S&W web site and couldn't find one and there isn't one on the Brownell's web site either.
Anyone know where I can find a parts diagram for this gun?

- - - Buckspen
 
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Try calling S&W. They will probably send you one.

The Performance Center Schofield is an awesome gun. I love mine and I've shot it several times in Cowboy Action Shooting matches. I bought a set of antiqued faux ivory handles for mine from www.buffalobrothers.net , just for looks.

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Parts Diagram for Schofield

Well, here is the story. After shooting about 100 rounds of Black Hills .45 Schofield ammo in my gun, I wanted to clean it thoroughly. The instructions I got with the gun say to remove the rear barrel latch screw and loosen the front one in order to remove the cylinder for cleaning. That works but these screws are small and have very fine slots and fit very tightly.
I could see right away that, even being very careful and using a correctly fitting screwdriver, these screws would eventually get buggered up. So I thought I would get some replacements from S&W and went looking around for a parts diagram to determine the correct part names and numbers. Well, I couldn't find one. So I called S&W. The fellow I talked with said there is no diagram available! However, he did very kindly send me four new barrel latch screws at no charge. (I also got several other parts in the same package. I have no idea why that happened. The extra parts were listed on the invoice as one frame latch screw and two latch springs.?????????)
Obviously, the techs at S&W have access to some kind of parts list/exploded diagram but they were unwilling to share it with me.
Comments?

- - Buckspen
 
Schofield Information

Beans - Thanks for the link. Lots of good information. Unfortunately, the S&W manual that is referred to in the link is the one I already have that does not contain a parts list or diagram.

MM6MM6 - Did you get a parts list or diagram with your gun?

Still looking for such a list for the modern (2000) S&W Schofield!

- - Buckspen
 
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I love my PC 2000 Schofield. I have fired thousands of rounds in CAS with it and it is a dream to shoot. See Avatar. Wish I had two of them. I did have a little trouble with the hammer dragging at first but the Performance Center service was outstanding. I have a Chapman Gunsmith Screwdriver set-there is a bit in there that fits those screws perfectly. I clean my pistols by dropping them in the parts washer with mineral spirits and then blowing the whole thing out with the air compressor, then follow up with a spritz of RemOil, it minimizes disassembly and keeps them running like new. If you get a schematic I would like to have it also. Good luck with it this is a fine revolver.
 
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Schofield Schematic

GatorB - Yes, that web site does have an original Schofield diagram and that is somewhat helpful. However, it is my understanding that the modern Schofield is somewhat different internally than the original. Also, I would like to have access to part numbers for the modern revolver.

HayesG - What load do you shoot in your Schofield and does it shoot close to point of aim? I found that the 240 grain Black Hills ammo shoots closer than the 180 grain stuff by the same manufacturer.

- - Buckspen
 
buckspen said:
GatorB - Yes, that web site does have an original Schofield diagram and that is somewhat helpful. However, it is my understanding that the modern Schofield is somewhat different internally than the original. Also, I would like to have access to part numbers for the modern revolver.

HayesG - What load do you shoot in your Schofield and does it shoot close to point of aim? I found that the 240 grain Black Hills ammo shoots closer than the 180 grain stuff by the same manufacturer.

- - Buckspen
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Yes the heavier bullet gives me better results. That's what they were designed for back in the day and I don't think you can gain anything loading them with a lighter bullet
 
Schofield Schematic

Still looking for a parts diagram for a modern Schofield. Anybody?

- - Buckspen
 
Schofield Schematic

Still looking for a modern S&W Schofield schematic.

To guys who bought one new around 2000: Didn't S&W include a schematic/parts diagram with the new gun?

- - Buckspen
 
I have all of the original paperwork and there is no schematic diagram. I do not believe they ever existed.
 
Schofield Schematic

MM6MM6 - Thanks. That is very interesting. I'm going to try contacting Smith & Wesson about this one more time. If that is fruitless, then I guess I'll just give up.

- - Buckspen
 
mm6mm6 said:
Try calling S&W. They will probably send you one.

The Performance Center Schofield is an awesome gun. I love mine and I've shot it several times in Cowboy Action Shooting matches. I bought a set of antiqued faux ivory handles for mine from www.buffalobrothers.net , just for looks.



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Would you want to part with the ugly wood grips now that you have the purdy ones?
 
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Keep in mind the original bullet weight. That is what the guns were sighted for. It is hardly surprising that the heavier bullet works best.

If old top-break S&W's had such tiny screws, that probably hurt their sales. Especially in remote areas, the easy repair of the Colt SAA would have gotten it the nod from many buyers.
 
Schofield Schematic

I spoke to someone in the S&W Customer Service department this morning. There is no schematic for the Schofield. He said that this is the case with many other Performance Center guns. Now that I think about it, I have a PC 945 that didn't come with a schematic, either. So I guess that ends my search.
The fellow did say that if I experienced any problems they would be glad to help. And I have to say that they did send the screws I asked for, no charge and very quick, too!

- - Buckspen
 
Try the "Antique Firearms , Assembly / disassembly" by David R Chicoine.

ISBN: 0-87349-767-8
 
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