MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER.

MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. SN 3345. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight and smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a clear crisp date of “1876” and “JR Jr” cartouche for Lt. James Rockwell, Jr. and right grip a clear “CW” cartouche for Charles Woodman. Buttstrap is stamped with serial number and “US”. There are small inspector marks on various parts. There were only 5,285 of these fine revolvers supplied to the Army in period 1876-77 with this model being phased out of service shortly thereafter. They were primarily purchased by two New York dealers who resold them on the commercial market with Francis Bannerman cutting bbls and nickel plating a large portion of them. The majority of these revolvers were used on the frontier and were a very popular sidearm for many years. Therefore few survive with any condition at all. Accompanied by an orig Rock Island Arsenal Model 1881 flap holster with holes in flap to accommodate either the Colt Single Action Army or Schofield revolvers. This holster appears to have carried a single action Colt for many years. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped to The United States Government National Armory, Springfield, Mass. on Oct. 12, 1876. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 30% strong orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a brown patina. Cylinder retains 35-40% orig blue, strong in flutes, flaked to medium patina on outer diameter. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, strong & bright on left side, flaking & thin on right side with thin but strong grip straps. Trigger guard & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, mostly faded on trigger guard and lightly faded on hammer. Grips are sound with minor nicks & light wear with crisp date and cartouches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster retains 75-80% of its orig black finish showing light to moderate wear. 4-31230 JR180 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	2382	$12,075.00	MARTIALLY MARKED SMITH & WESSON NO. 3 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. SN 3345. Cal. 45 Schofield. Blue finish with 7″ keyhole bbl, half moon front sight and smooth 2-pc walnut grips numbered to this revolver. Left grip has a clear crisp date of “1876” and “JR Jr” cartouche for Lt. James Rockwell, Jr. and right grip a clear “CW” cartouche for Charles Woodman. Buttstrap is stamped with serial number and “US”. There are small inspector marks on various parts. There were only 5,285 of these fine revolvers supplied to the Army in period 1876-77 with this model being phased out of service shortly thereafter. They were primarily purchased by two New York dealers who resold them on the commercial market with Francis Bannerman cutting bbls and nickel plating a large portion of them. The majority of these revolvers were used on the frontier and were a very popular sidearm for many years. Therefore few survive with any condition at all. Accompanied by an orig Rock Island Arsenal Model 1881 flap holster with holes in flap to accommodate either the Colt Single Action Army or Schofield revolvers. This holster appears to have carried a single action Colt for many years. Also accompanied by a Smith & Wesson Factory letter fully identifying this revolver as having been shipped to The United States Government National Armory, Springfield, Mass. on Oct. 12, 1876. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching including grips. Bbl retains about 30% strong orig blue in sheltered areas with balance a brown patina. Cylinder retains 35-40% orig blue, strong in flutes, flaked to medium patina on outer diameter. Frame retains about 80% orig blue, strong & bright on left side, flaking & thin on right side with thin but strong grip straps. Trigger guard & hammer retain most of their orig case colors, mostly faded on trigger guard and lightly faded on hammer. Grips are sound with minor nicks & light wear with crisp date and cartouches and retain most of their orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Holster retains 75-80% of its orig black finish showing light to moderate wear. 4-31230 JR180 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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