SCARCE SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD FIRST MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH WELLS FARGO MARKINGS.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD FIRST MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH WELLS FARGO MARKINGS. SN 1207. Cal. 45 S&W Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned steel half-moon front sight with address and patent dates on the left side of the ejector rod housing and Schofield’s patent on the right side. Toe of the buttstrap is marked with a tiny “U.S.” Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver with inspector initials on various parts. Right side of the ejector housing is overstamped “W.F. & CO’S. EX 1207”. Only 3,035 of these First Model Schofields were produced in 1875 with 3,000 of that number going to the U.S. Govt. Although these revolvers were popular with the troops they did not stay in service long before they were recalled and sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham where they were resold on the civilian market with most of them having their bbls cut and sold to Wells Fargo. This revolver is most unusual in that it retains its orig bbl length, not having been cut like most of the known Wells Fargo Schofields. These large bore revolvers were popular on the American Frontier with numerous luminaries of the Old West including the James and Younger brothers, U.S. Marshall Tilghman and others. Their heavy .45 cal bullets were reliable “man stoppers” and were more convenient to reload than the Colt Single Action Army. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being an overall plum-brown patina with a few small nicks on the sideplate. Grips are sound showing very heavy wear with no cartouche remaining and overall retain a smooth, hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-39508 JR402 (2,000-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2343	$4,600.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD FIRST MODEL SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER WITH WELLS FARGO MARKINGS. SN 1207. Cal. 45 S&W Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shaped bbl, pinned steel half-moon front sight with address and patent dates on the left side of the ejector rod housing and Schofield’s patent on the right side. Toe of the buttstrap is marked with a tiny “U.S.” Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver with inspector initials on various parts. Right side of the ejector housing is overstamped “W.F. & CO’S. EX 1207”. Only 3,035 of these First Model Schofields were produced in 1875 with 3,000 of that number going to the U.S. Govt. Although these revolvers were popular with the troops they did not stay in service long before they were recalled and sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham where they were resold on the civilian market with most of them having their bbls cut and sold to Wells Fargo. This revolver is most unusual in that it retains its orig bbl length, not having been cut like most of the known Wells Fargo Schofields. These large bore revolvers were popular on the American Frontier with numerous luminaries of the Old West including the James and Younger brothers, U.S. Marshall Tilghman and others. Their heavy .45 cal bullets were reliable “man stoppers” and were more convenient to reload than the Colt Single Action Army. CONDITION: Good to very good, all matching. Traces of orig finish remain in the most sheltered areas being an overall plum-brown patina with a few small nicks on the sideplate. Grips are sound showing very heavy wear with no cartouche remaining and overall retain a smooth, hand-worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with scattered light pitting. 4-39508 JR402 (2,000-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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