SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD WELLS FARGO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER.

SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD WELLS FARGO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 101. Cal. 45 Schofield. Nickel finish with 5-1/8″ bbl as reduced for sale to Wells Fargo. Right side of ejector rod housing, in addition to the Schofield’s patent markings, is stamped in slanted letters “W.F.& CO. EX. 101”. Mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 3,035 1st Model Scholfields were produced in 1875 and were in service for only a short period of time when they were sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham who shortened the bbls on many of them, and sold them to Wells Fargo. CONDITION: Good, all matching including grip. Overall retains about 80% orig nickel with loss areas flaked to medium patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides and rear edge. The center sideplate screw is missing. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Cyl lock bolt does not function properly, probably a broken spring, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. 4-41135 JR25 (2,500-4,000)

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
	2350	$5,175.00	SCARCE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD WELLS FARGO SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER. SN 101. Cal. 45 Schofield. Nickel finish with 5-1/8″ bbl as reduced for sale to Wells Fargo. Right side of ejector rod housing, in addition to the Schofield’s patent markings, is stamped in slanted letters “W.F.& CO. EX. 101”. Mounted with nicely figured, smooth, 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Only about 3,035 1st Model Scholfields were produced in 1875 and were in service for only a short period of time when they were sold as surplus to Schuyler, Hartley & Graham who shortened the bbls on many of them, and sold them to Wells Fargo. CONDITION: Good, all matching including grip. Overall retains about 80% orig nickel with loss areas flaked to medium patina. Hammer retains strong case colors on sides and rear edge. The center sideplate screw is missing. Grips are sound showing moderate to heavy wear with a fine hand worn patina. Cyl lock bolt does not function properly, probably a broken spring, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong bore with good shine and fine pitting. 4-41135 JR25 (2,500-4,000) 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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