Taylors & Company 550651 Schofield Top Break 44-40 Win Caliber with 7″ Charcoal Blued Finish Barrel, 6rd Capacity Charcoal Blued Finish Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Finish Steel Frame & Walnut Grip

Designed by Major George Schofield to be operated with one hand while on horseback, a break-open pistol was ideal for mounted soldiers in the U.S. Cavalry. Shooters could easily eject all six spent cartridges and reload while on horseback. The top break pistol also proved useful to the likes of Jesse James and Wild Bill Hickok. The Schofield barrel latch opens by pulling it back with the thumb and includes the rear sight notch.