Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 3 Schofield, Model of 2000 — .45 Schofield, 7-inch Blued Top-Break Revolver
This Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 3 Schofield, Model of 2000, is a limited-production reissue of the classic top-break revolver. Chambered in .45 Schofield with a 7-inch barrel, high-polish blued finish, and smooth walnut grips, it features period-correct markings and case-hardened small parts. Part of the GWS-prefix series produced circa 2000–2003, this example aligns with an estimated run of approximately 2,599 blued 7-inch units.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some minor scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Original case
Built by the Smith & Wesson Performance Center as the Model of 2000 series, this revolver is a faithful reproduction of the historic Model 3 Schofield. It carries the GWS-prefix serial format associated with the limited blued 7-inch run from roughly 2000–2003, with approximately 2,599 produced in this configuration.
The revolver is constructed on a steel frame with a high-polish blued finish and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The latch, hammer, and trigger guard are color case-hardened, and the grips are smooth walnut. The 7-inch barrel features a full-length rib, with a pinned blade front sight and a fixed rear notch integral to the top latch.
Mechanically, it is a single-action, top-break design with an automatic star extractor, true to the original Schofield pattern. It is chambered in .45 Schofield and sized as a full-size revolver for classic handling and balance.
Markings include "45 S & W" on the left barrel rib and "SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D 1873" on the right barrel flat, along with a "US" marking on the butt. These details, combined with the Performance Center provenance, underscore the reissue’s historical alignment and collectible appeal.