Uberti 1875 No. 3 Top Break .45 Colt 5" Bbl F/N Plated Steel Revolver 348571
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Uberti 1875 No. 3 Top Break .45 Colt 5" Bbl F/N Plated Steel Revolver 348571, The Uberti 348571 1875 No. 3 Top Break Revolver: An Authentic Reproduction of a ClassicIn 1875 Smith & Wesson responded to the rising popularity of firearms that utilized self-contained metallic cartridges by creating the Model 3 revolver. The pistol's top-break design was soon recognized by U.S. Army Major George Schofield who made modifications to meet the cavalry's needs. Smith & Wesson incorporated those changes and the Model 3 was renamed "The Schofield Revolver." Despite its advantages it was overshadowed by the Colt Single Action Army in popularity with the U.S. Army. However the Russian Government adopted the Model 3 with the Czar ordering 41000 units.The reputation of the Schofield Model 3 extended beyond military use and quickly found its way into the hands of civilians lawmen and outlaws alike. Notorious outlaw Jesse James was known to carry a Schofield for much of his criminal career and ironically was killed with one. Another famous user of the Model 3 Schofield was the legendary lawman Wyatt Earp who used one to great success during the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.Uberti's Model 3 revolvers are authentic reproductions of the original down to the last detail. These revolvers feature the top-break design spent case extractors and hardwood grips ensuring that shooters can experience the same classic style and feel of the original Schofield Revolver.