SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 759. Cal. 45 S&W Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in bbl latch. Left side of ejector housing has maker’s name & patent dates and the right side with Schofield’s patent. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver that have had the cartouche on left side obliterated. Butt strap has a small “US” on the toe. SN was observed on butt strap; rear face of cyl; inside top strap and under bbl latch. According to various publications only about 3,035 of these scarce revolvers were produced in 1875 with 3,000 being sold to the U.S. Government. They were in service for only a short period of time before being superceded by the 2nd Model Schofield, and shortly thereafter, were all sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham for resale on the civilian market. A large number of them had their bbls reduced in length and were resold to Wells Fargo given their checkered history and popularity on the American frontier, they are rarely ever found in orig bbl length such as this one with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth medium brown patina. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina. Frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue with the front & back straps a dark brown patina. Grips show heavy wear with the obliterated cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting. 4-41409 JR59 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

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
	2349	$7,475.00	SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 759. Cal. 45 S&W Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole shape bbl, half moon front sight and fixed rear sight in bbl latch. Left side of ejector housing has maker’s name & patent dates and the right side with Schofield’s patent. Mounted with smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver that have had the cartouche on left side obliterated. Butt strap has a small “US” on the toe. SN was observed on butt strap; rear face of cyl; inside top strap and under bbl latch. According to various publications only about 3,035 of these scarce revolvers were produced in 1875 with 3,000 being sold to the U.S. Government. They were in service for only a short period of time before being superceded by the 2nd Model Schofield, and shortly thereafter, were all sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham for resale on the civilian market. A large number of them had their bbls reduced in length and were resold to Wells Fargo given their checkered history and popularity on the American frontier, they are rarely ever found in orig bbl length such as this one with much orig finish. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good to fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains blue in the most sheltered areas being mostly a smooth medium brown patina. Cylinder is a smooth brown patina. Frame retains 60-70% thin orig blue with the front & back straps a dark brown patina. Grips show heavy wear with the obliterated cartouche. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore with some scattered fine pitting. 4-41409 JR59 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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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