The Model 3 and Major Schofield The S&W Schofield. Rock Island Auction. The Schofield was designed as a top-break revolver: The frame was hinged just in front of the trigger guard, beneath the ...

People know about the Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, even if it’s only from watching Unforgiven. Officially known as the S&W Model 3, it’s one of the important revolvers of the Old West ...

This Schofield .45 bears serial No. 1 and was a revolver that witnessed both military and civilian service. ... About 8,000 of these S&W revolvers were ordered by the U.S. Army, ...