Taylors hand gun line are replicas copying the original designs but built with todays high quality standards in mind. The Schofield model was designed to be operated with one hand while on horseback making it ideal for soldiers in the U.S. Cavalry. The breakopen pistols barrel latch opens by pulling it back and has a rear sight notch incorporated into it. This 45LC model has a 7 barrel blued metal finish walnut grip and a fixed blade front sight."