MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 1522. 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. Heel of the buttstrap is marked with a tiny “U.S.” Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver with a legible “CW” (Charles Woodman) cartouche on the left side with inspector initials on various parts. 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. 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 Bill 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: Very good, all matching. Overall retains a plum-brown patina with stronger blue on the frame in sheltered areas. Cyl is also a plum-brown patina. Left grip has a chipped toe and a very old, worn chip in the edge otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear with legible cartouche on the left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and scattered, moderate pitting. 4-39502 JR401 (1,500-2,500)

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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	2342	$4,025.00	MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON FIRST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 1522. 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. Heel of the buttstrap is marked with a tiny “U.S.” Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver with a legible “CW” (Charles Woodman) cartouche on the left side with inspector initials on various parts. 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. 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 Bill 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: Very good, all matching. Overall retains a plum-brown patina with stronger blue on the frame in sheltered areas. Cyl is also a plum-brown patina. Left grip has a chipped toe and a very old, worn chip in the edge otherwise grips are sound showing heavy wear with legible cartouche on the left side. Hammer is not solid in safety notch, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with sharp rifling and scattered, moderate pitting. 4-39502 JR401 (1,500-2,500) 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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