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LOT 1181
Fine U.S. Smith & Wesson First Model Schofield Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 2182, 45 S&W cal., 7 inch solid rib
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Only 3,035 First Model Schofield revolvers were manufactured, all in 1875. 3,000 were purchased by the
U.S. Government for use in the West, 35 were sold on the civilian market. Many were altered and used by Wells, Fargo & Co. This example has
“US” marked on the butt, traces of a U.S. cartouche on the left grip panel, U.S. Ordnance stamps “L” and “P” on the underside of the barrel lug, “L”
on the rear cylinder face, and matching serial numbers on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder.
CONDITION: Fine, retaining 50% original blue finish with the balance between smooth brown and gray patinas and some pitting on the frame and back strap. The hammer and trigger guard have faded to a gray. The grips are very good with a series of period tally type notches along the bottom edge and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
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LOT 1182
U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver - Serial no. 3692, 45 S&W cal., 7 inch solid
rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production approximately
5,934. U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector stamps “W” and “P” are on the rear of the cylinder and underside of the barrel lug. “US” is stamped
on the butt. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder. Period retailer applied nickel plating, possibly ordered
by a military officer or quite simply rejected by ordnance and sold by the factory on the commercial market. 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 a Schofield revolver.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% period retailer applied nickel plating with light flaking and high edge wear on the balance. Slight traces of original case colors remain on the trigger guard. Some original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are fine with a couple tiny chips at the toes and minor dings and scratches mostly on the bottoms. Front sight blade replaced. Mechanically excellent. A solid representative example of a U.S. S&W Second Model Schofield Revolver. Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
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