The Taylors & Company Top Break Schofield is a reproduction of the S&W Schofield design, chambered in .45 Colt with a 7-inch barrel and blued engraved finish. The break-open action allows the barrel to tip forward and simultaneously eject all six spent cases, making reloading noticeably faster than a gate-loading SAA. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model: Top Break Schofield 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7 inches 
• Overall Length: 12.75 inches 
• Weight: 2.97 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front / Fixed Rear 
• Grip Material: Walnut 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Finish: Blued Engraved (Barrel and Cylinder) 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

The blued engraved finish is the distinguishing feature of this variant. The engraving is decorative, giving it a more ornate appearance than the plain-blued version. The walnut grip is well-fitted and comfortable. The 7-inch barrel provides extra sight radius compared to the 5-inch standard Schofield configuration. 
 
Blade front and fixed rear sights are correct to the original Schofield design. The break-open mechanism operates cleanly, and the exposed hammer provides a familiar manual cocking experience. 
 

Usage 

This configuration suits collectors who want a more decorative Schofield reproduction, cowboy action shooters who prefer the longer barrel, and historical reenactors. Holster sourcing requires extra effort compared to standard SAA-profile revolvers.

Owners of the Taylor's Classic Schofield .45 Colt 7-inch Blued Elegance tend to appreciate it for specific reasons.

The blued finish and engraving get the most attention. Most buyers describe the appearance as genuinely handsome rather than gaudy, and the craftsmanship is considered solid for a reproduction at this price point.

Shooters report the action is smooth and the 7-inch barrel helps accuracy at range distances. Recoil is manageable for .45 Colt, and several owners note the top-break ejection as a practical advantage over traditional gate-loading revolvers.

Weight and balance divide opinion. At 2.97 lbs with a 7-inch barrel, it sits heavy for prolonged carry, and some find extended range sessions tiring. Others like the heft for recoil absorption.

Practical self-defense comparisons come up in discussions, but most buyers going in with realistic expectations treat it as a cowboy action or collecting purchase rather than a defensive sidearm.