# M1869 Schofield Western Pistol the Historic Collectors Item
The .45 caliber M1869 Schofield Western Pistol is an excellent collector’s item for those who are looking to add an historic piece to their collection. This pistol is an exact replica of the original 1869 weapon that was used popularly with the U.S. Cavalry, Frank James and also with the Czar of Russia.
The Russian Czar had introduced this pistol to his troops during the American Civil War times. This replica of the original pistol has an 8 inch barrel and an open-barrel action that was excellent for reloading. The pistol has a black finish along with accents that are of antiqued brass.
The length of the pistol is 13” and the weight is 2.9 lbs. this pistol is a non firing gun and however cannot be converted to accommodate any real ammunition for firing purposes. The pistol is however available for sale only for those who are 18 years and above. This is a historic replica and a similar replica version of the pistol has been manufactured by Wyatt Earp. This is the perfect addition to your western guns replica collection.