Description
Model No.3 1st American Features Schofield Patent Revolver – In the late 1860’s the U.S. Army was shopping for a breech loading fixed cartridge revolver to replace the aging 1860 Colt Army percussion revolvers. They tested the Colt single action and the S&W Model No. 3 American. The test resulted in the adoption of the Colt single action Army Model of 1873 and passing on the less powerful and more delicate 1869 S&W Model No. 3 American. Because the superior loading/reloading capability of the S&W American was recognized by Army ordnance, in 1875 Major George W. Schofield identified and Patented improvements in the design of the S&W Model No. 3 American and the Schofield Patent Revolver (Model No. 3 Schofield) was born. The S&W Model No. 3 Schofield was greatly improved over the Model No. 3 American. Model No.3 1st American Specifications Brand: Cimarron Model: Model NO.3 1st American Type: Revolver: Single Action Caliber: 45LC Finish: Blue Action: Single Action Stock: Walnut 2 Piece Grip Sight: Fixed Barrel Length: 8 Overall Length: 13.75 Weight: 49.6 oz Capacity: 6 Receiver: Blue Features: Correct Style Case Colored Top Latch,Trigger Guard
