Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield
Old Dog, New Tricks
Check out the classic 7″ Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield as Nic Lenze sends some major .44-40 lead downrange on this week’s First Look.
For more information, visit cimarron-firearms.com.
Transcript
Hey folks! Welcome to another First Look. Today, we’re going to be looking at a gun that I’ve admired from afar when I first started getting into guns — the No. 3 Schofield.
Now this one has a 7-inch barrel, beautiful bluing and it uses a break top system to load and unload the gun.
Let’s take some shots!
So, pretty cool! Now, we’re pretty close so obviously, I’m not going to brag about this, but this is six rounds right here at about 10 yards. For an old gun that a lot of people discount, this is a big bullet. And if this is something that you’re using against someone or something trying to cause you harm, that will definitely do the trick.
That is the mildest thing I’ve ever shot with a bullet that big. That’s crazy!
Well, this thing is like 18 pounds so I’m not surprised. Let’s see how we do with about a 35-yard shot.
I have to say guys, this is a new one for me. I haven’t had a ton of exposure with older guns like this and it really highlights the idea that newer does not necessarily mean better. Yea, we have high capacity, low weight but there’s a reason these were so popular. They’re accurate and the weight of the gun makes shooting even a big round like the .44-40 feel like a cap gun.
It’s really easy to shoot one-handed and these sights are some of my favorites the way the front blade sits in the notch in the back is just spectacular. It’s almost impossible to mess it up!
This has been one of my favorite guns that I’ve shot for this channel. We’re definitely going to be doing a. lot more shooting for the full review, so make sure you look out for that in the next couple of weeks. And if you like this video, make sure you like and subscribe. And check out the
Thank you all for watching, stay safe out there and we’ll see you next time.
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