This revolver is one of 3,000 First Model Schofields purchased by the U.S. Government. They were used by the U.S. Army for only a few years before being sold as surplus on the civilian market and used in the West by Wells Fargo express agents and many others. The U.S. Military markings include "US" stamped on the butt, "L" and "P" stamped on the barrel and rear cylinder face, and "L" on the frame. The revolver is in the standard Wells Fargo configuration with the barrel shortened to 5 inches as was common with 19th century revolvers purchased by various express companies, nickel finish, the Wells Fargo number ("2924") on the right side. The right grip panel is numbered to a different gun.

Very fine with 85% of the period retailer nickel plating remaining with honest wear and tear for a revolver that spent a lifetime in military and civilian service. The fine grips display similar working gun character with high edge wear and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An attractive U.S./Wells Fargo S&W First Model Schofield revolver.