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Model 3 Schofield .45 LC Cimarron Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Model 3 Schofield .45 LC Cimarron Revolver
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For your consideration is a Cimarron Model 3 Schofield .45 Long Colt revolver. Major George W. Schofield of the 10th Cavalry, an army ordinance officer, designed this revolver as an improvement over Smith & Wesson's Model No. 3 "American" model. The Model No. 3 Schofield was produced by S&W from 1875-1877. The U.S. Army ordered nearly 8,000 in the proprietary .45 Schofield cartridge and many saw service by the 4th Cavalry in the Geronimo campaign and by the buffalo soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Schofields were also put to work by the notorious James-Younger gang, U.S. Marshal Bill Tilghman, and Custer's chief of scouts, "Lonesome Charley" Reynolds. Another roughly 1,000 guns were sold on the civilian market. Favored by many horse soldiers for its top-break, rapid ejection system, many considered it superior to the 1873 Colt Single Action for mounted work. The revolver has a 7” fully ribbed round barrel chambered in .45 Long Colt. The barrel has fixed blade front sight and the rear sights are incorporated into the top break release mechanism. The barrel, cylinder, and frame all show an immaculate factory blue. The break action mechanism shows a beautiful case color, hardened finish. The straight grain walnut grip panels show a tight fit to the frame. Both grips are stamped and the left is also stamped 1877. The firearm also retains the original factory shipping oil. This revolver shows mint condition in the factory box. Included with the revolver is the original repair policy, owner’s manual, and large sticker. Serial Number: F20361. This is a modern firearm and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check.