Antique U.S. SMITH & WESSON 2nd Model SCHOFIELD SA Revolver w/IVORY GRIPS One of 5,934 Second Models Manufactured c. 1876-77

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Antique U.S. SMITH & WESSON 2nd Model SCHOFIELD SA Revolver w/IVORY GRIPS 
One of 5,934 Second Models Manufactured c. 1876-77
Here Ancestry Guns presents an antique U.S. Smith & Wesson 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.
The butt is marked “U.S.” along with the serial number “7440”. There are matching “E” and “P” marks on the barrel, cylinder, and frame and matching serial numbers on the cylinder and butt. 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 fine. Original nickel finish is preserved. The action fully functions. They cylinder will revolve counter-clockwise while the hammer is at rest. The bore maintains some shimmer, has dimmed, with strong rifling. Both ivory grips are in good condition with the right side having a stable sliver along the backstrap. Numbers match. Markings are legible.
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Barrel is 7 inches.
Caliber: .45 Schofield
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$7650
#259585
 

Antique: Yes

Price: $7,650.00
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