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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Model No. 3 Schofield .45 LC, 5" revolver was designed by Major George W. Schofield of the 10th Cavalry, who sought to improve upon Smith & Wesson's Model No. 3 "American." Produced by S&W from 1875 to 1877, nearly 8,000 units were ordered by the U.S. Army in the proprietary .45 Schofield cartridge. These revolvers saw extensive use in the Geronimo campaign by the 4th Cavalry, as well as with the buffalo soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Schofields w …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Paterson reproductions began to appear in the early to mid-1960s, marked with MOFRA and the Double Diamond of Euromanufacture, indicating they were made by MOFRA di Mainardi A for Euromanufacture and imported by Replica Arms. The first Pietta-marked Paterson, produced for Navy Arms in 1969, is notable for its 7 ½” barrel, a rare configuration as most Pietta Patersons feature 9” barrels and lack a loading lever. Uberti started manufacturing Paterson revolvers in 19 …