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Many were used by lawmen, express agents, outlaws, and pioneers in the Old West. Frank James, Jesse James,
and Cole Younger are all reputed to have used Schofields at one time. Gun collectors across various genres have
discovered the Schofield, and these revolvers are extremely popular. This is an exceptional original example of
a First Model Schofield revolver. A total of 3,035 of these were manufactured in 1875 with seven inch barrels,
walnut grips and blue finish as the standard finish. The distinctive features of this revolver are the barrel
catch attached to the frame rather than the top strap, the gracefully shaped frame and shorter ejector
housing. The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production. Many were issued to
the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the “Buffalo Soldiers” of the
Indian Wars. The left side of the ejector housing is marked with the two-line address/patent dates and
“SCHOFIELD’S PAT APR 22D 1873” on the right side. The U.S. military markings include “US” stamped on
the butt, “L” and “P” stamped on the barrel and rear cylinder face, and script letter cartouche on the left grip panel. The
matching serial number appears on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance and high edge wear.
The trigger guard has faded to a very attractive gray. 90% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are
also excellent with some scattered handling marks and clear cartouche. Mechanically does not rotate cylinder without
manual rotation assistance. An exceptional U.S. S&W First Model Schofield revolver well deserving of the finest collection.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 25,000 - 40,000
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