Schofield .38 S&W Breaktop revolver need help.

[Johnboy963]

This old gun's timing is right on in double action. In single action the hammer will not go all the way back and lock. Anyone know any gunsmith people that are willing to give it a look see?

Might be a .32 cal. Not sure!

 

[McShooty]

A Schofield in .38 S&W is not possible. Need to know more details about the gun Pix maybe? Condition you describe might be caused by dirt from years of neglect. Someone here will have more info for you.

 

[Kurusu]

A Schofield in .38 S&W is not possible. Need to know more details about the gun Pix maybe? Condition you describe might be caused by dirt from years of neglect. Someone here will have more info for you.

Much less with double action.

 

[cgt4570]

Make sure the mainspring strain screw is tight.

 

[BMur]

The Schofield Model Double Action

Hey JohnBoy,
Welcome to the forum. How's the weather on Walton's mountain?


Usually this title "Stamped on top of the Barrel"? is referring to a Belgian Copy of a Smith & Wesson Double action topbreak in .38 cal but other calibers were also made.

Assuming it is a copy? It's likely a Sear issue. The Sear only comes into play in Single Action mode. Double action it goes for the ride but never engages. This is true of the original Smith & Wesson Double actions and the copies.

Some good photo's would be a great help. Take photo's with a Phone and post. Left side, right side, barrel address. Top break open with view of back of cylinder and any other markings? Serial numbers, inspector stamps like an R or L with a Star above it?

Murph

 

[opoefc]

Welcome to the Forum ! Any " Schofield .38" would have to be a foreign copy, probably Belgian, but could be Spanish or Mexican. Having said that, the interior mechanisms may not have any resemblance to a S&W Schofield action, so estimates on it's repair would be meaningless, but probably more expensive that the gun is worth. As suggested above, years of dirt & crud need to be cleaned out before further suggestion could apply. Post good pictures and good answers will be forthcoming. Ed.

 

[Books]

I'd like to see a photo of this .38, Double-action Schofield. I am sincerely intrigued.

Books

 

[JH1951]

Welcome to the Forum.
This is the place to be to sort out your issues.

 

[BMur]

Hunting Turkeys

I think perhaps Johnboy got his answer and is back on Waltons Mountain Hunting Turkeys with Grandpa?

Murph

 

[glowe]

I'd like to see a photo of this .38, Double-action Schofield. I am sincerely intrigued.

Books

I once had a Belgium DA "Schofield" in 44-40. Actually functioned well and I shot it from time to time.

 

[BMur]

Bridgeport Rig?

That Bridgeport Rig is worth more than the gun! Even if it’s not and original, it looks old. Collectors go nuts over that rig.

Murph

 

[glowe]

I sold my "Schofield" and holster on GB three years ago for $550. The leather was very old along with the nickel plated buckle, but the clip was unmarked so was probably a US or European copy of the Bridgeport Rig in addition to the Belgium gun. The rear of the sideplate around the threaded end of the stud looks like it was peened at some point, maybe to tighten up the stud, but worked just as expected. I would want to wear leather chaps if firing on the swivel from the hip since that cylinder flash might set your Levi's on fire.

 

[Books]

Cool. That explains a lot. I was wondering how someone could confuse a non-Schofield with a real one since they are pretty distinctive. But if the non-Schofield is marked "Schofield" ….

Marketing.

Books

 

[model3sw]

I learned something today ...

Gary, while odd it seems rather nice. I never noticed this type before simple because I never had any interest in the any of the copies (foreign nor domestic) ... nor, any near clones, etc.

Thanks for posting. Sal Raimondi

 

[Tom K]

Cool. That explains a lot. I was wondering how someone could confuse a non-Schofield with a real one since they are pretty distinctive.
....

There seem to be a lot of people who think that any top break revolver is a "Schofield". About the same number of people who think that "CTG" is a model name.