Taylors and Company | Schofield Top Break | .45 LC | 5″

Designed by Major George Schofield for one-handed operation while mounted, the Schofield Top Break is a historic break-open revolver chambered for .45 Long Colt with a six-round cylinder. Its latch-operated top-break action allows simultaneous extraction of spent cases and rapid reloading. The combination of a 5″ barrel and traditional Schofield latch design preserves the pistol’s period-correct handling and sighting geometry.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is listed as Taylors and Company.
• The model is identified as the Schofield Top Break revolver.
• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The barrel measures 5 inches for a balance of sight radius and carry length.
• The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• The action type is Break Open with a latch-style barrel release.
• The cylinder finish is Nickel-Plated.
• The frame is finished in Nickel-Plated Steel.
• The barrel finish is Nickel-Plated.
• The sights are a blade front and a fixed rear (rear sight incorporated into the barrel latch).
• The product category is Revolvers.
• The UPC is 810012510790.

The Schofield Top Break is a period-correct, hand-operated revolver that appeals to collectors and competitors who value historical design and straightforward mechanics. Its break-open action and six-shot cylinder make it practical for cowboy action shooting and living-history events where authenticity, handling, and reliability are priorities.

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