Schofield No.3 BB Revolver

[PainlessWolf]

Good evening,
Just received this today and am very pleased. My only gripe is why a fine revolver like this must be shipped via Blister Pak. Revolver is heavy and functions just like the original. Nickle finish is very smooth except on the cylinder. I remember another buyer mentioning this issue as well on a review of the revolver. Does not detract from appearance or function so not a real issue to me. The faux wooden grips that come stock on the gun are very nice but the white faux ivory ones really add visual zing to an already beautiful piece. I'm looking forward to getting out some targets tomorrow and trying it out along with the C02 Uzi Carbine I got the Mate for Christmas. It really is a Golden Age of Airguns right now.
Regards!

 

[Panzerschwein]

I saw a Schofield BB gun at Wal-Mart, not sure if it's the same make but it was very heavy and looked lifelike. Neat gun.

I have thought about getting a Webley BB gun but while the one on the market is considered to be a good looking and feeling gun, I've heard reports that the internal parts are soft and cheap and the guns wear out fast. Hopefully your Schofield doesn't have these same issues.

 

[PainlessWolf]

Cooldill,
The Webley is one of the two remaining airguns on my Wish List ( The other is the 7.5 inch barreled Colts SAA in .177 pellet. ) I haven't seen any reviews where the Webley was downgraded due to poor internals. Please post a couple of links so that I can check these out. As far as airgun durability goes, I think I mentioned earlier, my 40+ year old Crosman 'Peacemaker' SAA . That gun only needed some fresh seals, cleanup and I put some colt-type grips on it and it shoots now as good as it ever did then. Many other airgun brands and models have stood the test of Time. I have no doubt that many of these new ones will be shot and enjoyed decades into the future as well. This Schofield certainly seems solid. The nickel plating is very good. I will see how it shoots tomorrow. Should be a great can plinker. ;o)
Regards!

 

[LoonWulf]

Very neat congratulations on what looks to be a really cool pistol!

 

[Panzerschwein]

Cooldill,
The Webley is one of the two remaining airguns on my Wish List ( The other is the 7.5 inch barreled Colts SAA in .177 pellet. ) I haven't seen any reviews where the Webley was downgraded due to poor internals. Please post a couple of links so that I can check these out. As far as airgun durability goes, I think I mentioned earlier, my 40+ year old Crosman 'Peacemaker' SAA . That gun only needed some fresh seals, cleanup and I put some colt-type grips on it and it shoots now as good as it ever did then. Many other airgun brands and models have stood the test of Time. I have no doubt that many of these new ones will be shot and enjoyed decades into the future as well. This Schofield certainly seems solid. The nickel plating is very good. I will see how it shoots tomorrow. Should be a great can plinker. ;o)
Regards!

I don't remember where I read it. It's just that a real Webley is rather expensive, at least the .455 versions. I own a Webley Mk IV in .38/200 and would like a BB gun counterpart for MUCH less expensive shooting. I'll have to do a tad more reading on the Webley BB guns.

 

[MedWheeler]

It is definitely a "golden age" in airguns. People in "dis-armed" countries take them as seriously as we take firearms. A lot of what gets developed for those markets works its way over to ours.

I myself have recently become enlightened to the enjoyment smoothbore BB guns, something I'd previously dismissed, can offer. I've also eyed that Schofield many a time at Wal-Mart.

And I agree about the Blister-Pak; I think they should be reserved for Hi-Points.

 

[XtremeConditions]

That thing is gorgeous! It's been a while since I was into the airgun craze, but my Red Ryder and my Umarex Beretta Elite II do make it out with me from time to time. Love them both.

My next air pistol purchase was going to be the Crosman 357, which I guess is primarily for pellets. But I'm a sucker for looks, and this gives it a run for its money, no doubt. Enjoy it!

 

[PainlessWolf]

Good morning,
Of course, up here in the mountains, we have had two solid days of snow now *chuckles* I watched a video of a fellow using his new Schofield out in the snow. He was reporting a diminished velocity of shots as the snow fell. Well, C02 and cold don't mix very well. I decided to wait until it was above freezing to go outside into the compound and have fun with targets. Quality airguns seemed to be only available in the rare realms of the Olympic Shootist or severe Enthusiast once upon a time. I remember marveling that Feinwerkbau and top drawer Beeman pistols were in the hundreds of dollars. Times have certainly changed. For the better. I hear rumors that a .177 pellet version of this revolver is in the works and I note that a pellet version of the Webley revolver is already available. I like steel shot for it's simplicity of use but the accuracy obtained with a rifled barrel and lead still beckons. This fine pistol may soon have a stablemate.
regards all!

 

[XtremeConditions]

I hear rumors that a .177 pellet version of this revolver is in the works and I note that a pellet version of the Webley revolver is already available.

Now that definitely piques my interest. Gonna be sweet.

But out of curiosity, do any of you have the crossman 357, or the "vigilante"? Seems like a good budget starting air revolver, looks cool, and the price seems awesome as well.

 

[cobalt327]

I read where the vigilante has an easily inserted 10 round pellet clip/mag but I think the 357 uses cartridges that pellets are inserted into- but that's my take on the guns using info from Pyramyd Air. Either way, the realistic appearance and feel of these revolvers is pretty awesome.

 

[bannockburn]

PainlessWolf

Now that's one fine looking airgun revolver! Like the faux ivory grips too! Have been playing around in the basement with my Remington 1911 RAC. Must pardon the pun but it is a blast to shoot!

 

[PainlessWolf]

Good afternoon, Bannockburn,
I've got one of those, the one marked under the Tanfoglio header. I agree! It is a ton of fun to shoot! The magazines with the C02 in them have accurate weight and add to the ease of use. The working grip safety and ability to be field stripped are great pluses.
regards!

 

[Panzerschwein]

How reliable are these smoothbore BB revolvers? Are they as accurate as the rifled pellet pistols?

 

[PainlessWolf]

Good evening,
I have definitely found the old to be durable and as far as the new ones I have collected over the last year or so, they are built like handguns, all metal with minimal plastic parts. I expect them to last. As far as the accuracy question, this fellow is a known voice and does thorough videos on the types.
Regards all!