The Taylors & Company Second Model Schofield is a break-open .38 Special revolver with a 5" barrel, 6-round capacity, blued finish, and walnut grip. The break-open action allows the cylinder to be loaded and unloaded faster than a swing-out cylinder on a traditional DA revolver. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action: Break Open 
• Caliber: .38 SPL 
• Barrel Length: 5" 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Weight: 2.90 lbs 
• Finish: Blued 
• Grip: Walnut (two-piece) 
• Sights: Blade Front, Fixed Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open mechanism is the defining characteristic of the Schofield pattern. Tilting the barrel down ejects all spent cases simultaneously, which speeds up the reload cycle compared to most single-action revolvers. The blued finish and two-piece walnut grip are faithful to the original Schofield aesthetic. Fixed blade front and rear sights are appropriate for the period-correct design. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The Second Model Schofield is well-suited for cowboy-action shooting where the break-open action provides a reload speed advantage over traditional SAA-style revolvers. It also appeals strongly to collectors interested in 19th-century military and frontier firearms. The .38 Special chambering is mild enough for extended range sessions.

The Schofield Classic Gen2 .38 SPL draws consistent praise for its aesthetics. The blued finish and walnut grips look period-correct, and the break-open action is a talking point that sets it apart from the more common SAA-pattern revolvers at cowboy-action matches.

Break-open reload speed is seen as a practical advantage by active competitors, and ergonomics are generally rated well for both experienced and newer shooters. Most users report reliable performance with standard .38 SPL ammunition, with occasional reports of ejection or cylinder alignment issues being the primary reliability concerns noted in discussions.

Price is viewed as fair by most buyers given the quality, though comparisons to more modern revolvers tend to favor the latter on value. Maintenance requirements for the break-open mechanism are flagged as something to pay attention to, not difficult, but the design benefits from regular inspection.