The guns of Jesse James

[Bishop Creek]

Yes Hawg, that lack of the collar on the front of the cylinder allowed black powder fouling to build up real quick unlike the original Schofields.

[Zulch]

That’s unfortunate

[Zulch]

Thought it interesting that Jesse' wife had the same first name as his Mother, Zerelda Elizabeth Cole. Zerelda Amanda Mimms Jesse's wife. Having said that, allegedly he and his wife were first cousins. Keeping it all in the family as it were. 

[mike116]

John Wesley Hardin was said to have carried a Schofield revolver too.   Early in his outlaw career he used a S&W #3 Russian when he killed a Texas deputy.   Later he carried a double action "New Frontier" top break revolver.

This one is Uberti's "Hardin" model Schofield revolver.    I spent my life savings on it a few months ago.

[Captainkirk]

Nice piece, Mike! Yes, life savings would about do it. Can't believe how much they want for those darn things!

[Marshal Will]

That's a beautiful pistol. The black grips really add to it.

[Miguel Loco]

Damn Mike! That thing is stunning!!!! I bet you can't stop looking at it!

[mike116]

I keep it out where I can see it, it is easy on the eyes.   I need to get a rig built for it now.

[Captainkirk]

I keep it out where I can see it, it is easy on the eyes.   I need to get a rig built for it now.

Do you have the same issues as others have stated...where you have to shoot only smokeless loads due to fouling?

[Zulch]

Mike, that is a beautiful revolver. I too want one but the cash they want? Won't be seeing one in my house. I did see one go NIB on GB for $850. It wasn't the Harding like yours of course. Very nice. Thanks for sharing your good fortune. By the way, if I may ask, where did you buy that one?

[mike116]

I keep it out where I can see it, it is easy on the eyes.   I need to get a rig built for it now.

Do you have the same issues as others have stated...where you have to shoot only smokeless loads due to fouling?

So far I have only used BP.   First time I only got 2 cylinders through it before having to clean it.    The 2nd time I loaded up some cartridges with a thick lube cookie.   It helped a lot but still had to stop and clean the cylinder pin after 3 cylinders.    I'm thinking Trail Boss might be a good way to go for this one.

[mike116]

Mike, that is a beautiful revolver. I too want one but the cash they want? Won't be seeing one in my house. I did see one go NIB on GB for $850. It wasn't the Harding like yours of course. Very nice. Thanks for sharing your good fortune. By the way, if I may ask, where did you buy that one?

I found it at a gun shop in Denver.

[Zulch]

Great find!! Thank you,