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Scarce Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver with Wells Fargo Markings and Ivory Grips

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Revolvers Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Scarce Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver with Wells Fargo Markings and Ivory Grips
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Scarce Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver with Wells Fargo Markings and Ivory Grips

This is a desirable and colorful variation of the Second Model Schofield Single Action revolver. The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production. Many were issued to the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the "Buffalo Soldiers" of the Indian Wars. Some notorious outlaws and lawmen of the Old West were known to have carried a Schofield as well. This revolver was one of a number that had the barrel shortened to 5 inches and sold as government surplus to New York dealer Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, who in turn sold them to Wells Fargo. It has the standard two-line address/patent dates on the left side of the ejector housing and Schofield's patent information on the right. The right side of the ejector housing below the patent info is marked in slant italic letters "W. F. & CO. EX. 14". The "14" is the Wells Fargo & Company inventory number which normally also matched the guns serial number, which is not the case with this revolver. The serial number is marked only on the butt. The revolver was completely nickel plated except for the hinge screw and trigger which are blue, and the casehardened hammer, fitted with smooth ivory grips.

Manufacture: Smith & Wesson
Model: Schofield
BBL: 5 inch solid rib
Stock:
Gauge: 45
Finish: nickel
Grips: ivory
Serial Number: 7353

Good. The revolver retains 20% nickel finish concentrated on the under side and protected areas of the barrel. The balance shows a smooth mottled brown patina. The grips are fair. The left panel has a piece absent from the bottom, has shrunk and has numerous age cracks. The right panel is a different type of ivory with a polished appearance, a 1 1/4 inch crack, large chip on the heel and toe, and a piece absent from the bottom. The hammer shows a period repair. The markings are clear. The cylinder does not lock, otherwise the action functions well.