GUN FALL 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/4/2016
HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT WELLS FARGO SMITH & WESSON SCHOFIELD WITH FIVE INCH BARREL. SMITH & WESSON SCHO FIELD 793 44 Cal. 44 S&W. SN "793" in small numerals on center of butt with prominent "U.S." stamped at front of butt. Roll stamped "W.F.& CO. EX." on right side of bbl as well as the 793. Nickel finish overall with "793" stamped on rear of cyl and inside of right grip panel. According to the fine book, Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson by Jim Supica & Richard Nahas, "It is estimated that several hundred Schofield's with the cut down 5" bbls were purchased by Wells Fargo to arm its messengers. It is believed that all authentic Wells Fargo Schofield's known to date have SNs under 6000." The Wells Fargo markings on this revolver are perfectly straight and appear to be done by a single die and not one of the many spurious attempts to make an illegitimate example. CONDITION: Very fine overall as period nickel finished. Very good bore and mechanics with exceptionally fine grips. This gun screams authentic and gives no reason to doubt. A very desirable and historical firearm and a true piece of Western Americana. The mate to this gun is pictured on p. 100 of the 3rd Edition of the Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson and reinforces this cataloger's belief of its authenticity. 50412-70 TDW (5,000-8,000)