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LOT 3095
Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 5975, 45
S&W Schofield cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured for the U.S. military
circa 1876-77 with a total production approximately 5,934. Many Schofield revolvers were issued to
the 4th Cavalry which saw service in the “Geronimo Campaign” and the famous 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry comprised
of the “Buffalo Soldiers” stationed in the American Southwest. People such as the James Brothers, Cole Younger, U.S.
Marshall Bill Tilghman and the Chief Scout for Custer, “Lonesome Charley” Reynolds were known to carry Schofield
revolvers. On this example, U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector stamps “E” and “P” are on the rear of the cylinder and
underside of the barrel lug. “US” is stamped on the butt. The revolver has the high-polish S&W blue finish with
case-hardened hammer, trigger, and trigger guard. Grips are two-piece walnut with the left panel having the
inspector’s script initials “JRJr” above the date “1876” and the sub-inspector’s script initials “CW” on the right panel.
Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance and the grip
straps mostly a smooth gray patina. The trigger guard and hammer retain 90% original case colors. The grips are
also fine with a slight chip at the toe on the left panel, dings, and crisp cartouches and date. Mechanically excellent.
A well above average Indian Wars era U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver.
Estimate: 9,500 - 16,000
LOT 3096
Scarce U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 3 American First Model Revolver with Factory Letter -
Serial no. 1576, 44 S&W cal., 8 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. As confirmed by the included
factory letter, this S&W Model 3 American First Model Revolver was sold on March 16, 1871 and shipped
to the United States Government, National Armory, Springfield, MA. The revolver was part of a shipment
of 1,000 units, 800 blue finish and 200 in nickel finish. The letter confirms the 8 inch barrel, blue finish and
smooth walnut grips. Surviving examples of U.S. martial Model 3 Americans are scarce and highly desirable.
The barrel rib is marked “”+ SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS.U.S.A.PAT.JULY 10. 60. JAN. 17. FEB. 17. JULY 11. 65 &AUG. 24. 69 + “
followed by “US”. A small “A” ordnance sub-inspection mark is present on the left side of the frame under the cylinder, a cylinder flute
and barrel top strap and an ordnance “P” proof marked is stamped on the right side of the frame. The rear of the cylinder, barrel latch
and the barrel are marked with the letters “UO.” Matching numbers are found on the butt and right grip panel.
CONDITION: Very good. The revolver has a smooth mottled dark brown and gray patina with traces of original blue finish in the
protected areas. Some very scattered mild pitting is present, and there are tool like marks on the butt. The markings are clear. The
revarnished grips are good with some minor pressure dents. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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