May 13-15, 2025 Firearms and Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/13/2025
Manufactured 1876 with approximately 5,934 made in this model, most of which were purchased for the US military. The Schofield revolvers were issued to units such as the 4th, 9th, and 10th Cavalry, and subsequently found themselves in use in the American West. The 4th Cavalry was involved in Geronimo's capture. The 9th and 10th Cavalry were part of the legendary "Buffalo Soldiers". The military requested that Smith & Wesson chamber the Schofields in the then-standard issue .45 Colt, which was too long to function in these revolvers. Smith & Wesson instead requested to design a cartridge that was .45 caliber and would work in both the Schofields and the Colt Single Action Army, which the US military then accepted. Manufactured in classic configuration throughout. Marked "US" on butt with martial sub-inspector markings observed at appropriate major parts with the exception of cylinder where the back has been turned down. Matching grips are serial numbered "112" inside right grip panel and marked with "JFEC" cartouche. CONDITION: Very good with a majority of the original blue finish remaining mixing with a brown patina. Grips have been lightly sanded with a protective layer of finish added. Mechanically fine. Bore is bright with sharp rifling.
Manufacturer
Smith & Wesson