Smith & Wesson Second Model Schofield Single Action Revolver manufactured in 1877 with the San Francisco Police number "268" on top of the back strap. 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 two line address/patent dates is marked on the left side of the ejector housing flanked by elongated Maltese crosses. The right side of the ejector housing is marked "+SCHOFIELD'S PATS JUNE 20th 71 APR 22nd 78+". The butt is marked "U.S." on the heel along with the serial number "777". The rear cylinder face is stamped with the matching serial and Ordnance sub-inspector's "E" and "P", which are also marked on the bottom flat of the ejector housing. Fitted with smooth walnut grips with a clear oval Ordnance inspector's script initials cartouche under the date "1877" on the left side and "CW" on the right side. The matching serial number is stamped on the inside of the right panel. The accompanying factory letter verifies the caliber, barrel length, blue finish, walnut grips and that it was shipped to the United States Government, National Armory in Springfield, Ma. On April 11, 1877. 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 a Schofield revolver. Smith & Wesson manufactured 5,285 Second Model Schofield revolvers under government contract.

Fine. The revolver retains 40% original blue finish, mainly on the frame and cylinder with a smooth cleaned gray and brown patina on the barrel. The grips are also fine with scattered minor dent, dings and scratches. The date and cartouches are clear. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is fine.