Uberti Russian Top Break Revolver U348579 45 Colt 6 Blue Steel Finish In Able Ammo

designed by major general george schofield the smith and wesson model 1870 34schofield was a revolutionary design that broke open ejecting all six spent cartridge cases automatically while providing easy access for re loading fast re loading being a distinct advantage in his line of work jessie james bought a pair as did john wessley hardin and wild bill hickok although the u s army purchased 3 000 s w schofields with an improved top latch for cavalry troops it was the russian government that really embraced the new sidearm with a slightly modified grip lanyard ring and distinctive trigger guard spur the czar ordered over 41 000 of the new s w revolvers true to the originals uberti top breaks come in all three models including the russian model with authentic cyrillic barrel stampings caliber 45 colt barrel length 6 total length 11 8 weight 2 5 lbs cylinder 6 shot fluted grip two piece walnut finish frame blued barrel blued backstrap blued trigger guard case hardenedview all items by this manufacturer