S&W Schofield from March 1875 U.S. contract

[BlueBookGuy]

Hello all,

 

finally have been able to get the military S&W Schofield revolver I was long chasing... at least since 10-11 months. A professionally re-finished handgun, I'm still wondering why it needed the job - not the least defect, dent, rounded corner to get fixed etc. Perhaps its finish simply was not longer impeccable, so the gun underwent the refinishing.

The only 'issue' (no problems indeed) is, job has not been made at Smith & Wesson, in wich case a certain unique stamp into the wood would be present under one of the grips.

 

The nearest I'll ver get to an original, great condition revolver coming fron a US contract. Not even think at the iconic Colt's Cavalry model, unless you're willing to go after a half-relic (hoping it too, will be a real 100% original one) - too many fakes or messed up guns out there, and the good ones usually are worth waay beyond a nice car's price.

S/n s #50xx, thus from the mid-production of the 2nd US contract for the Schofields (March 1875, the earlier was of September 1874). All the correct markings, patent dates, s/n in the various correct spots, letters of sub-inspector and proofs. Mechanically perfect and fantastic bore.

Will post pics soon, think it's a nice item to shere on the forum - Franco.

[warroom1]

I have a repro made by navy arms a bunch of years ago and it shoots great. that's as close to owning the real deal.

[BlueBookGuy]

Yes Navy Arms imported Italian-made repros of historical handguns, made by 'San Marco' and/or 'Uberti' firms.

 

I've kept for many years a couple S.A.A.s made by Uberti, 44-40 and 45LC, I used to shoot them at the range. Presently I do not own them anymore, however that isn't important - my true interest was being able to find some original specimens of famous military (but, civilian as well) revolvers in good condition.

[BlueBookGuy]

here some pics of the real stuff:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BlueBookGuy]

some more, together with a few 100% original US Cavalry items from 'late '800:

 

 

here with one pair of 1886 Pattern riding gloves and a 1890 Pattern fatigue blouse, chevrons of Corporal.

 

 

 

 

[BlueBookGuy]

 

 

 

 

This 2nd pattern of Schofield patents address began around s/n #4500. Smith & Wesson had neglected stamping the June 20th 1871 patent date, the earlier one of the two

from Maj. G. Schofield, so all the 3,000 1st Model revolvers and about 1,500 of the 2nd Model showed only the later date (April 22nd 1873).

The thing was subsequently fixed and the two-address marking began around s/n 4,500, however didn't fully replaced the older one until about #5,500 was reached.

 

[TheGrayGhost]

Absolutely gorgeous, congrats!

[BlueBookGuy]

Thanx so much !!!

[kwc271]

That is one great looking pistol, I’m happy for you! Enjoy !

[mdk0911]

awesome pistol - she's a beauty!!

[aznation]

I've always loved the Schofield's. The design, look, function, and built like a tank. A work of art indeed, and the one you have is no exception. I like the 100% original US Cavalry items also. Really nice!

[BlueBookGuy]

Thanx for appreciating.

 

Just need fixing a wrong statement I've posted earlier. Not s/n # 4,500 - rather it was around # 4,800 that the 2nd Pattern patent address (two dates) started showing up. After wich, not before about # 5,500 it totally replaced the earlier one (one-date).

Thus, in all roughly 700 Schofield revolvers where the two type addresses were mixed up. Mine is just a bit after 5,000, so pretty much among the first ones so marked.

[everforward]

That's a screamer, one of the best I've ever seen....thanks for posting.

[BlueBookGuy]

It's a pleasure, thanx to you.

[skypilot6670]

Beautiful , congratulations. Mike

[krautpot]

Wow, this baby is pure eyecandy.