This revolver is one of approximately 300 Schofields that were issued from the Benicia Arsenal to the San Francisco Committee of Safety during the labor riots and civil unrest of 1877-78. The riots and unrest were a result of the great railroad strikes of 1877 that sprung up in many large cities across the United States. Records do exist of these 300 revolvers being issued however, no records exist of them being returned and it is popular belief that once the riots were put down all the revolvers were obtained by the California militia. The top of the backstrap features the hand stamped SFPD marking "326". The revolver has a high polish blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame. The trigger guard and hammer are casehardened and the two-piece walnut grips are oil-finished. The serial number, "5792", is located on the revolver butt and the rear face of the cylinder. The "U.S." property mark is stamped on the bottom of the butt. The left grip has a "JRJr" Inspectors cartouche over "1876" and the right grip is stamped with the "CW" Sub-Inspectors initials. Single Sub Inspector letters are stamped on the ejector housing, cylinder, and frame. The lower left side of the barrel lug is roll-stamped with the two line S&W patent markings with Maltese Crosses at either end. The right side of the barrel lug is roll-stamped "+SCHOFIELD'S PATs JUNE 20th 71. APR 22nd 73+" in a single line. With a factory letter, which documents the configuration of the revolver, and its shipment to Springfield Armory on 12 October 1876.

Very good, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina and mild handling marks overall. Bright case colors are present on the hammer, concentrated in the protected areas, with silvering of the remainder. Grips are good, with some pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.