This is an example of an extremely low serial number U.S. Army S&W Schofield Revolver. The First Model was manufactured in 1875 with a total production of 3,035 with this example being number 23! The revolver has a high polish blue finish, casehardened hammer and trigger guard and oil-finished walnut grips. The matching serial number is located on the bottom of the grip strap and the rear of the cylinder face. The left side of the ejector housing is marked with the two line address/early 1865-1871 patent dates and the right side is marked "+SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D 1873+". "U.S." is marked on the toe of the butt. Ordnance sub-inspector "L" and "P" markings are stamped on the flat below the ejector housing and rear face of the cylinder. Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the frame mounted barrel latch. There is a boxed "JBL" cartouche on the lower left grip panel. Many schofields were issued to active military units in the 1870s and early 1880s and were the handgun of choice to many famous Wild West outlaws such as the James Gang, Cole Younger and lawmen Bill Tilghman and Frank Lowery of O.K. Corral fame.

Very fine. The revolver retains 60% plus original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the barrel, cylinder and back strap. There are some scattered minor scratches. The hammer and trigger guard have a smooth gray patina. The grips are extremely fine with some minor dings present on the lower edges with an excellent cartouche. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.