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Documented Period Panel Scene Engraved U.S. Smith & Wesson Schofield Single Action Revolver formerly of the William M. Locke Collection and in Parson’s Smith
& Wesson Book - Serial no. 3115, 45 S&W Schofield cal., 7 inch solid rib bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is a S&W Schofield Second Model Revolver that was originally purchased by the U.S. Government. Schofields were used by the U.S. Army for only a few years before being sold as surplus on the civilian market and used out West by Wells Fargo express agents and many others. The accompanying factory letter confirms the revolver was shipped on October 12, 1876 and delivered to U.S. Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts. The revolver was later engraved. Floral scrollwork on a fine punch dot background covers 80% of the surface. A relief wolf’s head in an oval panel is engraved on the right side of the frame as well as on the side plate. The U.S. military markings include “W” and “P” stamped on the barrel and rear cylinder face and “W” on the frame. The butt lacks the “US” marking.
Matching serial numbers appear on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder. The revolver was part of the famous William Locke collection and is pictured in Frank Sellers’“The William M. Locke Collection” on page 370, John Parsons’“Smith & Wesson Revolvers” on page 90, and Dean Boorman’s “The History of Smith & Wesson Firearms” on page 107.
CONDITION: Very good retaining 20% original blue finish in and around the sheltered areas with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The engraving is crisp. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A unique engraved U.S. S&W Second Model Schofield Revolver once owned by noted collector William M. Locke.
Provenance: The William M. Locke Collection; The Supica Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 7,500
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