Photo - My Son Jesse James' Pistol (photo): NRA National Firearms Museum Featured Gun

[Primus1985]

Now thats the gun of a legend right there! I knew there was a reason I liked Schofields over any other revolver :)

Only thing, I want a set of two to fire two-handed, for show and competition and such. So I'd try to find someone that can turn it from a single action to a double action, so I dont hav eto keep slamming back the hammer. Unfortuitly it'll take quite a chuknk of cash but then again perfection isnt cheap :D

[NFMCurator]

@Primus1985 The gun pictured is a New Model Number Three, not exactly a Schofield, but both built on the Model 3 frame. S&W also made a double action Model 3 (named, oddly enough, the .44 Double Action). It tends to be the least expensive of the Model 3 family, which includes, Americans, Russians, Schofields, New Model #3's, and .44 DA's (along with subvariations thereof). -- Jim

[Primus1985]

@NFMCurator What would be the difference be between a .44 double action and a Schofield? (Besides the ammo type) Is the ejection latch on the side like a Schofield or on the top?

[NFMCurator]

@Primus1985 Both are large frame top-breaks (i.e., "Model 3's"). Schofield is single action, latch mounted on frame, smooth backstrap with no knuckle, square butt. .44 DA is double action, latch mounted on barrel, mild knuckle on backstrap, round butt. You can find photos of both at the NRA Museum website. Start in the Old West gallery. -- Jim Supica

[almightywitey]

...also, didn't the barrel latch's come "blued" on a nickel example?.

[NFMCurator]

@almightywitey This gun has indeed been renickeled. Originally on this model, the latch and triggerguard were blue, with the hammer and trigger color case hardened. -- Jim Supica

[almightywitey]

mine too has a heavy trigger pull. 19k ser. range. it's not a target model but a 'holster' gun w/ the stand. sights. i only rarely dry fire it as it's ex. plus cond. ....the example pictured appears to have nickeled trigger guard & hammer. did early examples come that way, or was this gun likely re-nickeled at some point in it's life? i've seen others (in photos) that appear to be entirely nickeled. i was under the impression they came w/ case colored hammer and trigger guard from the fac.

[pecospest]

The trigger pull on mine ( s.n. in the 35000 range - long cylinder - 5"bbl. - original pearl grips - 44 SWR- fixed sights ) was rather stiffish until i lightened the trigger return spring .

Now it is silk smooth .

In order to hit point of aim i have to use very light bullets.

Incredibly precise .

[Ultona]

Great video. Looks refinished judging by the softened edges and if the hammer and latch are both nickeled, which they appear to be (originally Smith never nickeled those parts). Seems the #3 Single Actions and DA 44's often suffer refinishing, but at least people didn't swap out barrels and cylinders like on the Colt SAA's.

[NFMCurator]

It has an excellent crisp trigger pull, not heavy at all. The S&W New Model #3 was the predominent target revolver of its era. -- Jim Supica

[NFMCurator]

@MrGuantanamo911 The S&W New Model No. 3 is actually a rather elegant revolver with excellent ergonomics. The weight and handling characteristics are similiar to a modern K or L frame round butt S&W revolver, with a similar barrel length (a bit lighter and handier than a modern N frame S&W). Without a postage scale handy, I am guessing that it weighs about the same as a Model 1911 auto pistol. -- Jim Supica

[NFMCurator]

@merckaljerkin As I hope is clear in the text, it is probably unlikely that Jesse ever owned this pistol. According to popular lore, his mother, Zerelda Samuels, made a bit of money by selling random used handguns to tourists who made their way out to Jesse's grave. There are many Jesse James attributed guns out there, and it is likely he never saw most of them. For a better documented JJ revolver, see his Schofield on our channel. Thanks for your interest - Jim Supica

[TheCombineify]

oWOW

[misfitfiend83]

@MrGuantanamo911 i've never held a 1911 but since the bullets on a revolver are forward of the handle i'd assume it might be a little heavier to hold then a semi auto like the 1911 would be but i'm not a gun expert by any means so it's just a assumption

[ThePopeAndy]

@misfitfiend83 Good question I own a 1911 and am trying to remember if I've fired a revolver before since I don't have experience with them I can't answer the question sorry. But it makes sense what you are saying the weight probably isn't as balanced. On the 1911 the weight does feel balanced and its a really heavy gun but that's a good thing less recoil / muzzle rise.

[ImWatchinTheTube]

@misfitfiend83 You've... never held a 1911? Someone needs to go to the local gun store. LIKE NOW!

[barnfresh60]

every man should have one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Blitz98K]

Frank and Jesse were veterans of the most destructive war in american history,we cant understand their world now,they lived in an occupied country,as southern people called it,and were,to them at least, lashing out at the bastards who were oppressing their family,and way of life.

[marjis3]

mave.foorumi.eu

[Jesses001]

Looks like you could pick it up, load it and fire with no trouble after all these years. Some in my collection are as old, but not nearly as good of condition.

[thecomedian556]

thats a beautiful gun

[DeadEyejjames]

why do we like jesse james he was a villian but still hes cool you can tell i like him by my youtube username

[cheeseshoes]

@DeadEyejjames because he wasnt a villian he saw somthing wrong and said fuck you im gonna do what i want

[newtubetubetube]

@DeadEyejjames Jesse James worshiper are both villain and pussy. Let me explain. They wish to be an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer like Jesse, but lack the balls to do it because they are afraid of been killed or jailed. While i appreciate the historic figure that he is, i think worshiping him is retard the same way hiphop shit that praise the deed of today's rapist and drug sellers. He die like all selfish gangster deserve.

[kringle02]

@newtubetubetube What would you do if some one came to your home and shot at your family. And took your land ,And were made to be out laws before you ever did any thing wrong.

[newtubetubetube]

@kringle02 I guess i would be a outlaw and i would exploit any worshiper that believe i am a hero. These idiots would be easy to prey on... They would do my dirty work and i would reap the most reward. I would have to be careful to not piss them off too much or one might kill me.

Was that the point of your idiotic hypothetical question? Maybe if you would put yourself in his shoes, asking yourself the very same questions, you too will see he is not a great man but a petty criminal.

[newtubetubetube]

@kringle02 Also his family was far from been innocent. His father die on a greed gold rush. They owned many slaves. And their 'land' was taken because they where confederate assholes. This is what happen when you support the wrong side during a war. Are you also crying for all the nazi that was executed and their property seized? Are their families legitimated to commit murder because of the hardship? You are full of shit! Fuck off!

[TheCiao96321]

it's the "Smith & Wesson" Schofield Model

[Halloweed91]

what a beautiful sight^^

[motlencore89]

just to think the sights the thing has seen, wow

[kotton24869]

Nice video. The problem is tho, Zerelda made quite a living selling "Jesse's guns". He mostly likely and almost for certain never even laid eyes on this gun. If Jesse was a great outlaw then the apple didn't fall far from his mother's tree.