Guns International #: 102646119
Seller's Inventory #: 4016183

Category - Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique - Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

Category
Smith & Wesson Revolvers - Antique
Antique Revolvers - Cartridge

Smith & Wesson ~ First Model Schofield ~ .45 S&W

Description:
Fair condition, significant patina over all metal. Matching wood grips - serial number 1733, manufactured in 1875. Only 3,035 First Model Schofield revolvers were manufactured, all in 1875. 3,000 were purchased by the U.S. Government for use in the West, 35 were sold on the civilian market. The U.S. models are known to have been issued to the 4th Cavalry while they were hunting for Geronimo and the Buffalo Soldiers during the Indian Wars. Most were eventually recalled and sold off due to supply problems since the older stocks of .45 Colt ammunition would not work in the Schofields. Many were altered and used by Wells, Fargo & Co. and various S&W No. 3 variations are known to have been used by legendary western outlaws, lawmen, and soldiers. The members of the James Gang are said to have preferred the Schofield revolvers over all other brands. Had Smith & Wesson complied with the Ordnance Department's request to chamber these revolvers in .45 Colt rather than a proprietary cartridge, they may well have been more widely used than Colt's famous Single Action Army revolver. The Smith & Wesson's were faster and easier to reload and were well regarded by the cavalry troopers. .45 S&W

SOLD

Chambers: Revolver
Metal Condition: Fair
Barrels: 7
Triggers: Single action
Butt Pad: Wood grips
Sights: Fixed sights
Item Location: La Vista, NE