New 8" Cimarron Schofield No.3

45hardhit · April 16, 2025, 10:53 PM

Greetings, I'm a new guy here and I'm hoping someone can shed a little light on my Cimarron Schofield No.3 45lc 8". My vast variety handgun collection now has a few Italian entries, but this one is the subject. My issue is if it even is one, is that being new and un-fired by me but factory tested, I have a light small movement at the top lock-up latch. By gripping the muzzle and the grip itself and lifting up and down from both ends, I have a small twitch affect, also by holding just the grip and shaking the revolver it has a faint felt rattle there. I realize their is a lot of weight ahead of the lock up. I exchanged the first new one back to the seller via Cimarron's approval and a second was was sent to me with the same trait. Is this somewhat common and the nature of the beast? Do I just shoot and enjoy it? Anyone aware of this with theirs? These are indeed beautiful revolvers. Thanks for any input. Roger

Hawg · April 17, 2025, 08:03 AM

I don't know if it's a common problem with new ones but the latch and hinge will loosen with use. If it was me I'd just shoot it and not worry about it.

DT Guy · April 25, 2025, 10:21 AM

Agree with Hawg. And as you noted, this is probably exacerbated by the long barrel and added weight. With a sample of two, I'd be pretty confident this is what they're all going to do.

Love to see some pics; I've wanted a break open revolver for about forever, but haven't succumbed yet.

Larry

April 16, 2025, 10:53 PM	#1
45hardhit Junior Member Join Date: April 13, 2025 Location: Reno Nevada 73 yrs. Posts: 1	New 8" Cimarron Schofield No.3 Greetings, I'm a new guy here and I'm hoping someone can shed a little light on my Cimarron Schofield No.3 45lc 8". My vast variety handgun collection now has a few Italian entries, but this one is the subject. My issue is if it even is one, is that being new and un-fired by me but factory tested, I have a light small movement at the top lock-up latch. By gripping the muzzle and the grip itself and lifting up and down from both ends, I have a small twitch affect, also by holding just the grip and shaking the revolver it has a faint felt rattle there. I realize their is a lot of weight ahead of the lock up. I exchanged the first new one back to the seller via Cimarron's approval and a second was was sent to me with the same trait. Is this somewhat common and the nature of the beast? Do I just shoot and enjoy it? Anyone aware of this with theirs? These are indeed beautiful revolvers. Thanks for any input. Roger

April 25, 2025, 10:21 AM	#3
DT Guy Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2001 Posts: 984	Agree with Hawg. And as you noted, this is probably exacerbated by the long barrel and added weight. With a sample of two, I'd be pretty confident this is what they're all going to do. Love to see some pics; I've wanted a break open revolver for about forever, but haven't succumbed yet. Larry __________________ He who fights and runs away had better run pretty damn fast. Government, Anarchy and Chaos

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April 17, 2025, 08:03 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,370	I don't know if it's a common problem with new ones but the latch and hinge will loosen with use. If it was me I'd just shoot it and not worry about it.