Taylors & Company 550681 Second Model Schofield 38 Special Caliber with 5″ Barrel, 6rd Capacity Cylinder, Overall Blued Finish Steel & Walnut Grip

Taylors & Company's Second Model Schofield in 38 Special brings a historically significant top-break single-action design to the modern range. It draws collectors, cowboy action shooters, and students of 19th-century firearms who want a functional, CA-legal example of the platform. TacticCAL carries it as a PC §32100 exempt single-action revolver.

Top-Break Single-Action at 5 Inches: Who This Configuration Suits

The 5-inch barrel and top-break cylinder release define the Schofield's handling character — shorter than the cavalry-length versions, which makes it more manageable at the range while keeping the period-correct manual of arms intact. The barrel latch opens by pulling it back with the thumb, doubling as the rear sight notch, so the sighting system is integrated into the break-open mechanism itself. Blade front and fixed rear sights keep the sight picture clean and traditional. The forged steel frame, blued finish, case hardened parts, and two-piece walnut grip make this a working revolver, not a shelf piece. Cowboy action competitors shooting 38 Special will find it fits SASS-style stages well. Galco makes leather holster options worth considering for this frame profile. More on California §32100 exempt single-action revolvers.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Schofield's top-break design affect reloading compared to a swing-out cylinder revolver?

The top-break action ejects all six cases simultaneously when opened, which is faster than a swing-out cylinder for unloading. Loading is done round by round into the open cylinder. It's a different rhythm than a modern revolver — practice helps.

Is 38 Special ammunition practical to source for regular range use with this revolver?

38 Special is one of the most widely stocked revolver calibers available. Federal and Speer both produce loads well-suited to range use. Standard pressure loads are the appropriate choice for a top-break design like this.

What's worth doing during the 10-day wait after purchasing this revolver at TacticCAL?

Use the time to source a CA-compliant locked transport container for the drive home and a secure storage solution for home. Picking up 38 Special ammunition and a period-appropriate leather holster are also practical steps before your first range session.

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.

What do I need to bring for DROS in California?

Bring a valid California driver's license or ID card, proof of residency, your Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), and payment for the firearm and transfer fees.

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. See all CA compliant firearms we carry.

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