Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield .45 Long Colt - Any Good?

[Trepang]

I came across a Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield in .45 Long Colt that I had the chance to play with. A little pricey but I have loved that gun since Charlie Prince carried them in 3:10 to Yuma.

I don't know the first thing about Cimarron other than this gun is made by them and they are out of Texas.

If anyone has any experience with Cimarron firearms, I'd appreciate any feedback you may have.

 

[ken792]

They’re made by Uberti in Italy. Uberti is owned by Beretta and makes very solid repros.

You can also check out Taylor’s Firearms in Winchester, VA. They import Ubertis too and occasionally sell at Nation’s Gun Show back when those were allowed to happen.

 

[Huckleberry]

Cimarron was one of the first big importers of Uberti into the USA and helped the Single Action Shooting Society get Cowboy Action Shooting off the ground by making the sport affordable since most shooters could not afford a pair of real Colt 1873 SAA for matches.

The same can be said for Taylor’s & Co which was founded by two women and is an American success story in it’s own right.

Both companies have industry leading customer service and rapport with their customers. SASS and CAS would be no where as popular or widespread without Cimarron and Taylor’s.

 

[HiStandards]

Dixie Gun Works also sells them in .45 or .44/40 with various barrel lengths. All made by Uberti as mentioned above.

 

[hodgepodge]

It's a solid gun and definitely on my "Someday" list.

Now you need one of these:

 

[Biggfoot44]

All such made by Uberti . Purportedly at least some of those imported by Cimarron are specific to them in regards to more authentic historical detail and/ or higher quality control .

The .45 Colt variant is anachronistic , in that original Schofield had the shorter cylinders chambered in .45 S&W aka .45 Schofield . There were later No 3 variants with long cylinders , but they differed in details from the Schofield .

What's that mean for modern day shooters ? Very little , except for easier ammunition availability .

 

[John from MD]

I came across a Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield in .45 Long Colt that I had the chance to play with. A little pricey but I have loved that gun since Charlie Prince carried them in 3:10 to Yuma.

I don't know the first thing about Cimarron other than this gun is made by them and they are out of Texas.

If anyone has any experience with Cimarron firearms, I'd appreciate any feedback you may have.

Cimmeron is like Taylor's in Winchester, VA. They spec out what they want the Italian makers to build and they also gunsmith their special models. You can't go wrong with a Cimarron in my opinion.

Just don't go loading up that break top too high.

 

[Trepang]

I appreciate the feedback guys.

Is $1100 OTB realistic for it?

 

[Michigander08]

I appreciate the feedback guys.

Is $1100 OTB realistic for it?

This one is in Delaware

https://shop.x-ringsupply.com/product.cimarron-no3-american-45lc

 

[Michigander08]

The price sounds about right. X-ring Supply has decent pricing.

 

[Michigander08]

Or maybe you want something like this which never been fired and collector item:

https://www.armslist.com/posts/1015...-port-classic-edition-ruger-s-super-blackhawk

"This rare 1979 Classic Ruger Super Blackhawk is #167 of only 200 of this limited run. This Mag-na-port Classic still has the heavy plastic seal indicating this revolver has never been cocked or fired. The 7 1/2-inch barrel, cyclinder, and upper frame have been highly polished and given Mag-na-port's deluxe blue treatment."

What the heck is Mag-na-port?

 

[HiStandards]

This one is in Delaware

https://shop.x-ringsupply.com/product.cimarron-no3-american-45lc

That is a No.3 American (latch on the top strap) not a No. 3 Schofield (latch on the frame). LtCol Schofield thought the frame mounted latch would be easier to use on horseback.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Mag- Na - Port meaning #1 - The pattened EDM process invented by Larry Kelly for muzzle ports of specific configuration to reduce recoil , and especially muzzle flip on firearms .

Mag- Na-Port context #2- In addition to offering said muzzle porting applied to customer firearms , Mag- Na- Port Arms also offers custom gunsmithing on customer firearms , with emphasis on action work , custom sights , etc ,and offers limited production pre packaged custom guns . The above is one such .

Mag- Na- Port has a generally good reputation for their work . Their Porting is the Original , and the yardstick to which all others compare .

 

[Trepang]

That is a No.3 American (latch on the top strap) not a No. 3 Schofield (latch on the frame). LtCol Schofield thought the frame mounted latch would be easier to use on horseback.

Is this more "correct" for a Schofield?

https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/model-no-3-schofield-45-lc-7-in.html

 

[Michigander08]

I'm not seeing side latch and top break model.

https://www.uberti-usa.com/top-break-revolver

 

[Trepang]

This is the one I am interested in

https://www.cimarron-firearms.com/model-no-3-schofield-45-lc-7-in.html

 

[Tomcat]

I recently bought a pair of 357/38spl Pistolero's for shooting Cowboy Action. No problems so far, seem well built Also echo what Ken792 says in post #2

 

[Bolts Rock]

I came across a Cimarron Model No. 3 Schofield in .45 Long Colt that I had the chance to play with. A little pricey but I have loved that gun since Charlie Prince carried them in 3:10 to Yuma.

I don't know the first thing about Cimarron other than this gun is made by them and they are out of Texas.

If anyone has any experience with Cimarron firearms, I'd appreciate any feedback you may have.

As mentioned the Cimarron and Taylor's Schofields are Uberti made. While proofed to full house .45 Colt loads do not feed them a regular diet of them, they are not quite as robust as the Colt SAA clones.

I appreciate the feedback guys.

Is $1100 OTB realistic for it?

Yes unless you get lucky or your FFL will order it for you and give you a break. Also look at the Taylor's versions. Both importers specify the finishes and grip materials used, that's really the only difference. This is my pair of Taylor's with the charcoal blue finish, 7-1/2" in .45 Colt.

Keep your finger off the trigger when cocking, the slightest pressure will not allow the gun to cock and if you force it will lock the gun up. Guess who's done that in the middle of a cowboy match.

 

[Michigander08]

https://shop.blackanchorarmory.com/...rican-45lc-1st-model-8-fs-blued-walnutgca8661

$1065.31

Schofield or not? Not sure.

 

[John from MD]

Before you order, make sure the exact model is on the roster. I have been wanting to get a flat top Ruger for some time but most of them aren't on the roster.