Uberti New Model No 3 S & W Replica

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Hi. Does anyone out there own an Uberti clone of the Smith and Wesson New Model No. 3 or Schofield top break revolver? I have read varying reviews of this replica. What is it like? Is it good quality.

I was looking at purcahsing a Schofield in 38 special. They seem a bit pricey $1250. Are they worth it? I would prefer the 38 special over the New Model No.3 because of the cost of ammo. The No.3 comes in the 45 Colt, which I assume is more expensive than the 38 special.

Can any of you offer your own personal review.

Thank you.

Kevin
 
I have not shot them, but i've handled them alot when i was working behind the counter. I'm a tool and die maker by trade, and i thought the fit and finish on the ones i was looking at was very good. Mind you, i'm a smith junky so i have a soft spot for them :) Your right, the 38 would be much cheaper to shoot, especially if you reload.

The few i've sold never came back...and i've never heard any complaints about them. I'd like to pick up the russian model, as well as the No 3, they're on my "win the lottery list"
 
I have one in .45 LC. I have been very happy with it. The rear sight has a concave shape that really catches the light well and makes for a very nice sight picture. I like how it fits my hand, I was shooting tight groups with it. I will be using it this year for cowboy action shooting, and I expect that the fast and easy reloads will be nice.
One thing to watch out for is that the cylinder free-spins when the gun is at half-#### or opened, so if you are trying to keep an empty cylinder under the hammer, you have to be careful.

edit: whoops, I almost forgot to answer some of the OPs questions.
regarding the price and "are they worth it?" well, I got mine because it is a gun I had lusted after my entire adult life, so I was willing to shell out the big bucks for it. this gun has treated me well so far and I am thinking of getting the Russian contract type also. so in my opinion they worth the price tag.

If you are able and willing to reload for .45 LC it isn't expensive at all. only about 10 - 12 cents worth of powder and primer go into my reloads. The casings last a very long time, the only ones I lose are from shooting them from a lever-gun, and wheel weights to cast into bullets can be had for the low low cost of free. Buying the casings or factory ammo initially is the biggest expense for your .45 LC cartridges.
 
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Even if you have to buy your cast bullets for the reloading the cost per round is still only about a quarter.

I've heard from many and read it more than once that these guns won't blow up with full house SAMMI max loads but that they will shoot themselves loose pretty quickly under such pressure. So if you get the .45Colt version stick to mild loads. I'd say you don't need to go with the often used mouse fart cowboy action stuff but certainly stay at the "starting" loads for regular .45 Colt.

With a .38Spl version you should be fine for up to mid power. But again to ensure a good long life you don't want to load to max power in order to ensure that the gun stays tight for a good long time.
 
I do not reload, so if I do buy one, I guess I will have to look for a "mild load".

What is this about shooting them loose? I judge all firearms against my winchester 94 30-30. I bought it in the mid to late 70's. It still works as new. I expect all firearms to work well for a long time. How many rounds, on average, are your shooting a month?

Kevin
 
I shot my friends BNIB Schofield top break revolver .38spl a few years ago. That thing was built like a tank with very impressive metal & wood fit and finish.
The best part of it is ejecting all the spent casings with a single "break". Shoots straight and lots of fun and fairly inexpensive to run....
 
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I have not shot them, but i've handled them alot when i was working behind the counter. I'm a tool and die maker by trade, and i thought the fit and finish on the ones i was looking at was very good. Mind you, i'm a smith junky so i have a soft spot for them :) Your right, the 38 would be much cheaper to shoot, especially if you reload.

The few i've sold never came back...and i've never heard any complaints about them. I'd like to pick up the russian model, as well as the No 3, they're on my "win the lottery list"
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Hey cocked and locked, have you looked over the Remington 1885 clones? I have been looking at those for a while, I think they are the nicest looking gun of the period!
 
I have an museum grade model 3 .44 Russian target model, from a collection in the U.S. and 2 DA .44 Russian ( shooters), they are fantastic purported to be one of the most accurate handgun rounds of the time! Getting holsters made for them now!
 
Pity that Beretta discontinued the Laramie that featured a transfer bar on the hammer so you could safely load 6 rounds. It was even pricier, though. :)
 
The Russian is on my lust list too. My only other 45 is a Pietta SAA. Nice gun, but I can't say that I'm a true Colt SAA fan.

The Taylors 1858 Remington conversion is also very nice. Mine is 44-40. Thing is a tank. I don't use the hinky ejector rod at the range - just a long toothpick to quickly poke em out, and the cases just about fall out anyway.

44-40 is a sweet handgun cartridge :)
 
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The Russian is on my lust list too. My only other 45 is a Pietta SAA. Nice gun, but I can't say that I'm a true Colt SAA fan.

The Taylors 1858 Remington conversion is also very nice. Mine is 44-40. Thing is a tank. I don't use the hinky ejector rod at the range - just a long toothpick to quickly poke em out, and the cases just about fall out anyway.

44-40 is a sweet handgun cartridge :)
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Speaking of that, are the conversion kits still available for the original 1858?
O P, sorry, I think we sidelined here a bit on you, but it may give you options to think about! Back to your topic!
 
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The shooting them loose I think he is alluding to shooting + power cartridges through them. It would be similar to most any structure, if you hit a steel pipe with a 6 oz. hammer lightly, you could likely do that for a lifetime and not damage the pipe because it is build to take some abuse like that but if you pound on it with a 10 lb. sledge, then you will quickly see the wear and tear! Keep you loads well within tolerances and the gun will most likely outlive you. Shoot powerful loads and the gun will loosen up in short order!
 
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