Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production approximately 5,934. Many Schofield revolvers were issued to the 4th Cavalry which saw service in the "Geronimo Campaign" and 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 the Chief Scout for Custer, "Lonesome Charley" Reynolds were known to carry Schofield revolvers. On this example, U.S. Ordnance sub-inspector stamps "E" and "P" are on the rear of the cylinder and underside of the barrel lug. "US" is stamped on the butt. The revolver has the high-polish S&W blue finish with case-hardened hammer, trigger, and trigger guard. Grips are two-piece walnut with the left panel having the inspector's script initials "JRJr" above the date "1876" and the sub-inspector's script initials "CW" on the right panel. Matching serial numbers are on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder.

Fine, retaining 70% original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance and the grip straps mostly a smooth gray patina. The trigger guard and hammer retain 90% original case colors. The grips are also fine with a slight chip at the toe on the left panel, dings, and crisp cartouches and date. Mechanically excellent. A well above average Indian Wars era U.S. Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Revolver.