Uberti Wells Fargo Schofield revolver

[David LaPell]

I decided as a retirement gift to myself that I was going to buy a revolver I always wanted. I have always had an eye for a Schofield. I really wanted an original, but I can't afford one no matter how much I like them, so I went the next best route with an Uberti version, but I wanted the shorter barreled Wells Fargo model. I got it in .45 Colt, and one thing I did when I bought it was since the original grips were kind of blocky was to find a set of aftermarket grips. I picked up a set on Ebay, they're cherry, and they were unfinished, so I added four coats of Tru-oil which gives it a really nice honey color and brought out the grain.
Today I took it out with some Winchester 250 grain rounds. The Schofield isn't all that uncomfortable, especially with these grips, I would describe the grip angle as weird, just something very different from the Colt SAA style. The trigger on this gun is wonderful and it points pretty instinctively. The bullseye target was shot at 7 yards offhand, one handed, and the silhouette was shot at 10 yards one handed. The ejection of the empty rounds is exactly like you hear about with Schofields, simple and easy. I wouldn't hesitate to carry this gun one bit.

 

[gtoppcop]

I saw the Nickel version of this gun at my local FFL. WOW!!! Gorgeous. $1,350 is a bit steep. Great guns, though!

 

[jdlii]

In my humble opinion, that was the "tactical" revolver of its day!

Good for you! Enjoy!

 

[ContinentalOp]

Oh, just great! Another gun to add to my list of wants. *sigh*



Nice gun, and nice shooting.

 

[Rudi]

A long list for sure. Great piece.

 

[colt_saa]

I have had mine for almost two decades now

Just like David LaPell, I have been exceptionally pleased with it's accuracy, trigger, fit and finish

Due to the century+ old top break design, I obviously only shoot standard pressure 45 Long Colt ammunition through it

Even if I could justify the cost of an original, I probably would be hesitant to shoot it as much as I have shot this one

 

[CptCurl]

Oh, just great! Another gun to add to my list of wants. *sigh*



Nice gun, and nice shooting.

^^^^^What he said^^^^^

Curl

 

[OLDSTER]

The guns from Uberti that I've seen and handled are very impressive. Nice Schofields you guys

 

[Grayfox]

Being a big fan of the .45 Colt cartridge, I have one of these myself.
I've mentioned before that my slightly arthritic hands don't do well with the traditional SAA design. But the Schofield works for me just fine. Its currently the only SA revolver I own and it ain't going nowhere.

 

[gwpercle]

I think it's AWESOME !

Good part is.... you can shoot it to your hearts content !

Gary

 

[ladder13]

The price has really escalated on them, I seem to remember in the $800 range, but can’t recall when.

Uberti makes a fine Schofield.

 

[snowman.45]

I have one I traded a buddy out of about a year ago. Not only is it beautifully put together and finished, it is quite accurate with my 200 gr. hard cast hand loads.

 

[Gunhacker]

The price has really escalated on them, I seem to remember in the $800 range, but can’t recall when.

Uberti makes a fine Schofield.

That was the price range I remember seeing when they started showing up at CAS shoots in the mid/late 80's. Compared to the price of Colt SSA clones at the time... it was considered pricey back then too.

A Uberti Schofield is still on my want list....

 

[Kurusu]

I decided as a retirement gift to myself that I was going to buy a revolver I always wanted. I have always had an eye for a Schofield. I really wanted an original, but I can't afford one no matter how much I like them, so I went the next best route with an Uberti version, but I wanted the shorter barreled Wells Fargo model. I got it in .45 Colt, and one thing I did when I bought it was since the original grips were kind of blocky was to find a set of aftermarket grips. I picked up a set on Ebay, they're cherry, and they were unfinished, so I added four coats of Tru-oil which gives it a really nice honey color and brought out the grain.
Today I took it out with some Winchester 250 grain rounds. The Schofield isn't all that uncomfortable, especially with these grips, I would describe the grip angle as weird, just something very different from the Colt SAA style. The trigger on this gun is wonderful and it points pretty instinctively. The bullseye target was shot at 7 yards offhand, one handed, and the silhouette was shot at 10 yards one handed. The ejection of the empty rounds is exactly like you hear about with Schofields, simple and easy. I wouldn't hesitate to carry this gun one bit.

Those are good targets. For 25 yards. That Schofield can do it.

 

[kraynky]

Always wanted one of those myself, but haven't searched for one very hard yet. Are they capable of carrying 6 rounds safely, or does one rest the hammer on an empty cylinder, like my old 3 screw Blackhawk? One on 44 special would be,.... special.

Congratulations LaPell! On both the Schofield and retirement! If I start saving now, I might be able to do the same thing in 5 or 6 years!

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I bought a pair of Uberti made S&W No. 3 Russians in the late 90's early 00's for $800 for the pair, holsters were $140 extra!

Try loading 200 grain RNFP or 200 grain conical at 810 fps and see how it runs. I have 700 rounds of 200 grain Schofield rounds, that I shoot in SAA Clones, Ruger Vaqueros, and lever actions. The Schofield load is very accurate! (In Colt length brass or Schofield length) I get two extra rounds in a Marlin 1894 Rifle and 1 extra in a Rossi 92 Carbine.

Ivan

 

[Walter Rego]

I have one of the Uberti Schofields in the 7" barrel length. The trigger is atrocious, breaking at an average of 6 lbs 13 oz with a lot of gritty creep. I understand that removing some transfer bar component may help with that but haven't tried to open it up yet.

 

[ACORN]

A LGS had a used nickel Uberti Schofield a year or two ago for $800. I didn’t know if that was a good price or not so I didn’t seriously consider it. Now I think that was probably fair.

 

[Jellybean]

I have a Wells Fargo model and a Hideout model with the 3.5" barrel. I bought them both used and each was under $400. Both triggers are pretty nice with the Wells Fargo models being noticeably lighter.

 

[F75gunslinger]

Very nice revolver David..and Congrats on the retirement ! I have a simple .36 cal Uberti 1861 Navy, and love it. I wouldn't hesitate at all to recommend any of their guns to someone asking how their quality is.