Early production, U.S. Army S&W Schofield Revolver. The revolver has a high polish blue finish, case-hardened cylinder latch, hammer, trigger guard and trigger and oil-finished walnut grips. The serial number, "2459" is located on the bottom of the grip strap and the rear of the cylinder face. The left side of the 7-inch barrel is marked with the S&W address and early 1865-1871 patent dates in two lines on the ejector housing. The right side of the ejector housing is marked: "+SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D 1873+". "U.S." is marked on the front of the grip strap. Ordnance sub-inspector "L" and "P" markings are stamped on the flat below the ejector housing. A "L" is stamped next to the serial number on the cylinder face. A very faint rectangular script cartouche reading "RHKW" is visible on the left grip. Although procured in relatively limited numbers, S&W Schofield Revolvers saw extensive use with the Army during the Indian Wars and remained in service during the Spanish American War.

Partially refinished on butt only with restamped number and U. S. marking with balance of gun rating fine. The barrel is mostly a mottled gray/brown patina with some original blue finish in sheltered areas and exhibiting some slight spotting and pitting. The frame retains approximately 40% original blue finish and the balance has thinned to a mottled gray patina and displays surface scratches and spotting scattered throughout. The replacement grips are refinished with only minor pressure marks.