The Taylors & Company Top Break Schofield is a break-open revolver chambered in .45 Colt. It holds 6 rounds, has a 7" barrel, and measures 12.75" overall at 2.97 lbs. The barrel and cylinder are blued with hand engraving, and the grips are walnut. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model Name: Top Break Schofield 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: 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 
• Finish: Blued Engraved 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The break-open top-break action unlatches and tilts the barrel down to eject all six cases simultaneously, faster to reload than a traditional single-action where you eject and reload one round at a time through the loading gate. The 7" barrel gives you good velocity from the .45 Colt and contributes to the accurate sight radius. Blade front and fixed rear sights are simple and appropriate for the gun's intended use. The engraving is done on the blued barrel and cylinder, giving the gun period-correct presentation quality. Walnut grips fill the hand well and complement the blued finish.

Most discussion about the Taylors & Co Schofield .45 Colt focuses on the engraving quality and the historical accuracy of the design. Collectors and cowboy action shooters appreciate the top-break action as a distinct alternative to the Colt-style loading gate revolvers, and the simultaneous ejection is noted as a practical advantage for timed competitions.

Range performance feedback is positive. The 7" barrel handles .45 Colt accurately and the gun functions reliably. Weight and balance are described favorably. Some owners mention durability concerns related to frequent high-volume use, as the break-open mechanism is mechanically more complex than a solid-frame design. Price is perceived as higher than comparable blued revolvers without engraving, with most buyers accepting the premium as justified for the craft work.