SMITH & WESSON U.S. SCHOFIELD Single Action ARMY Revolver 2nd Model Antique One of 5,934 Second Models Manufactured c. 1876-77

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SMITH & WESSON U.S. SCHOFIELD Single Action ARMY Revolver 2^nd Model Antique

One of 5,934 Second Models Manufactured c. 1876-77

Here we present an antique Smith & Wesson U.S. Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver, manufactured circa 1876-77 in Springfield, Massachusetts with a total production of approximately 5,934. In 1870, the United States Army adopted the .44 caliber Smith & Wesson top break revolver, being the first standard issue cartridge firing revolver. In 1875, Major George Schofield improved the revolver by adding a new locking system to make the gun easier to load for a mounted trooper. These new revolvers became known as “Schofields”. The U.S. Army adopted the new revolver, along with buying Colt Paterson revolvers also. Major Schofield had patented his locking system and earned payment for each gun that Smith & Wesson sold.

Later, the Army made a request for Smith & Wesson to produce the revolver in .45 Colt, the standard issue cartridge of the time. Instead, Smith & Wesson made their own shorted cartridge, the .45 Schofield. Smith & Wesson themselves began work on a new top break revolver so they wouldn’t have to pay Major Schofield for his patent. And, in 1878 Smith & Wesson introduced the New Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolver. Later, Major Schofield would commit suicide, using one of his own guns.

Many Schofield revolvers were issued to the 4th Cavalry which saw service in the Geronimo Campaign, along with the famous 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry comprised of the “Buffalo Soldiers” stationed in the American Southwest. People such as the James Brothers, Cole Younger, U.S. Marshall Bill Tilghman and Chief Scout for Custer “Lonesome Charley” Reynolds were known to carry a Schofield revolver.

The overall condition is very good. It wears an old nickel finish. The action is excellent. The frame latch has a brazed repair. The bore is in very good condition: reflective with sharp rifling. The butt is marked “U.S.” along with the serial number “7436”. Grips are solid with faint cartouches. Numbers match.

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Barrel is 7 inches.

Caliber: .45 Schofield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$6500
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