TF UBERTI NO 3 2ND MODEL 38SPL 7 TOP BREAK BLUE

Taylors and Company's Uberti No. 3 2nd Model is a .38 Special top-break revolver built on the Schofield design — a historically significant platform that's found a second life among cowboy action shooters and serious collectors. TacticCAL carries it as a PC §32100 exempt single-action revolver, making it ca legal for Bay Area buyers.

On the Range with a Top-Break Single-Action: Who Buys This Revolver

The buyer drawn to this revolver typically falls into one of two camps: the cowboy action shooter who wants a historically accurate Schofield-pattern firearm with functional top-break ejection, or the collector who appreciates the lineage connecting this design to the U.S. Cavalry and figures like Jesse James and Wild Bill Hickok. The 7-inch barrel and 12.8-inch overall length make this a full-size range and competition piece — not a carry gun. The walnut grips, blued finish, and case-hardened trigger guard are period-correct details that matter to this buyer. Reloading via the top-break mechanism is genuinely fast for a single-action platform. A Safariland or Galco holster built for large-frame revolvers is worth sourcing before your first range session. Learn about California PC §32100 single-action revolver exemption.

Frequently asked questions

Does the top-break ejection on this Schofield actually work as fast as advertised?

Yes — breaking the action ejects all six spent cases simultaneously. It's meaningfully faster to reload than a traditional single-action with a loading gate. For cowboy action stages where split-second reloads count, that's a real functional advantage, not just a historical novelty.

Is .38 Special ammunition easy to find for this revolver, and are there any load considerations?

Standard .38 Special is widely available. Because this is a single-action revolver on a top-break frame, stick to standard-pressure .38 Special loads — avoid +P. Speer and Federal both offer quality standard-pressure .38 Special options you can stock up on during your 10-day wait.

At 2.60 lbs and 12.8 inches overall, what transport container do I need under California law?

California requires a locked container for handgun transport. Given the 12.8-inch overall length, verify interior dimensions before purchasing a lockbox — many compact pistol cases won't fit. Source a CA-compliant container sized for a full-length revolver before your pickup appointment.

Can I transfer ammo through an FFL in Sunnyvale?

Yes — TacticCAL processes ammunition shipments from online sellers under California's ammunition eligibility check requirements.

What is an FFL transfer in California?

An FFL transfer is when a federally-licensed dealer like TacticCAL receives a firearm shipped from another seller and processes California's required DROS paperwork to legally transfer it to you.

Where can I ship an online gun order near San Jose?

TacticCAL Gun Store in Sunnyvale receives online firearm orders for buyers throughout the South Bay, including San Jose, Santa Clara, and the surrounding Bay Area. More on private party transfer Hayward at our Sunnyvale FFL.

TacticCAL Gun Store Sunnyvale CA is your Bay Area FFL transfer dealer for California compliant handguns — same-day DROS Sunnyvale processing for Cupertino and South Bay buyers.