Manufactured for the U.S. military and later issued to the San Francisco Police Department by Benicia Arsenal. Approximately 300 Schofield models were issued to the San Francisco Committee of Safety during the labor riots and civil unrest of 1877-78 caused by the great railroad strikes that sprung up in many large cities across the United States. Records do exist for these 300 revolvers being issued; however, no records exist of them being returned and it is popular belief that once the riots were put down all the revolvers were obtained by the California militia. This example is stamped with the rack number "65" behind the hammer and on the sideplate. The butt is stamped "US," U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector stamps "E" and "P" are on the rear of the cylinder, on the frame under the cylinder, and underside of the barrel lug, barrel lug also has sub-inspector "W" stamp, matching serial numbers on the butt, cylinder, and right grip panel, "CW" script letter cartouche on the right grip panel, and the date "1877" above a double struck script letter cartouche on the left grip panel.

Fine, retaining 50% plus bright original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance. Trigger guard has faded to a gray. 85% original case colors remain on the hammer. The grips are very fine with minor handling marks, high edge wear, and clear cartouches. Mechanically excellent.