This is a desirable Wells Fargo marked variation of the U.S. Second Model Schofield Single Action revolver. Manufactured in 1876 with seven inch barrels, walnut grips and blue finish as the standard finish. The U.S. Ordnance Department ordered almost the entire production of both first and second model Schofields. Many were issued to the 4th Cavalry and the black troops of the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry, the "Buffalo Soldiers" of the Indian Wars. Some notorious outlaws and lawmen of the Old West were known to have carried a Schofield as well. This revolver was one of a number sold as government surplus to New York dealers Schuyler, Hartley & Graham and Bannerman, who in turn cut the barrel to 5" and often refinished them and sold them to Well Fargo. It has the standard two line address/patent dates on the left side of the ejector housing and Schofield's patent information on the right. The right side of the ejector housing below the patent info is marked in slant italic letters "W. F. & CO'S. EX. 3943". The "165" is the Wells Fargo & Company inventory number which matched the guns serial number. The matching serial number is marked on the butt, rear cylinder face (with an "W" below it). Sub inspector marks "W" and "P" are marked on the flat underside of the extractor housing as well as a "B". The revolver is complete with a reproduction brass Wells Fargo & Co. badge as purely an accessory item.

Very good as period refurbished. The revolver is now a mottled dark patina overall. The barrel shows scratches and ding down the length. The cylinder still retains strong traces of blue finish all in the flutes. The frame has some spotting and scattered surface scratches. The grips show a period revarnish with some light overall pressure marks. Mechanically fine. The badge is a reproduction and is fine.