RARE SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER.

RARE SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Schofield. SN 2455. Martially marked Schofield with bbl reduced to 5-1/8”, marked on right side of ejector housing with Schofield’s patent information & “W.F. & CO’S. EX. 2455”. It has 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, with a small “US” on buttstrap. Wells Fargo purchased & altered these revolvers as surplus property through Hartley & Graham in New York. Accompanied by a period belt & holster rig with 37” lined belt with integral drop containing a mail order style dbl loop holster that fits the revolver perfectly. Belt is made of medium weight russet leather with a smooth leather lining, sewn edges & a riveted tab with a rectangular brass buckle. Holster is of same weight leather with sewn edge & tip. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned, mottled, metal color with some pitting around muzzle & front edge of cylinder. Grips are sound with some battering on bottom that corresponds with nicks on buttstrap & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Holster shows moderate wear with some loose stitching on cartridge loops & loss of finish on holster. 4-60673 JR398 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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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	980	$5,750.00	RARE SMITH & WESSON WELLS FARGO 1ST MODEL SCHOFIELD REVOLVER. Cal. 45 Schofield. SN 2455. Martially marked Schofield with bbl reduced to 5-1/8”, marked on right side of ejector housing with Schofield’s patent information & “W.F. & CO’S. EX. 2455”. It has 2-pc walnut grips, numbered to this revolver, with a small “US” on buttstrap. Wells Fargo purchased & altered these revolvers as surplus property through Hartley & Graham in New York. Accompanied by a period belt & holster rig with 37” lined belt with integral drop containing a mail order style dbl loop holster that fits the revolver perfectly. Belt is made of medium weight russet leather with a smooth leather lining, sewn edges & a riveted tab with a rectangular brass buckle. Holster is of same weight leather with sewn edge & tip. CONDITION: Good to very good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned, mottled, metal color with some pitting around muzzle & front edge of cylinder. Grips are sound with some battering on bottom that corresponds with nicks on buttstrap & retain a hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. Holster shows moderate wear with some loose stitching on cartridge loops & loss of finish on holster. 4-60673 JR398 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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