S&W's top-break .45 caliber revolver developed for US Army trials, featuring a top-break action for rapid reloading. The Schofield's faster reloading made it preferable to the Colt SAA in cavalry use, though the Army ultimately standardized on the Colt. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .45 Sclfd Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1875, USA Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 12.5" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting