Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1875 with a total production of approximately 3,035. The revolver is marked with the two line address/patent dates on the left side of the ejector housing flanked by elongated Maltese crosses. The right side of the ejector housing is marked "+SCHOFIELD'S PAT. APR. 22D 1873+". The butt is marked "U.S." on the toe along with the serial number "1955". The rear cylinder face is stamped with the matching serial number and Ordnance sub-inspector's "L" and "P", which are also marked on the bottom flat of the ejector housing. The grips are smooth walnut with a script letter cartouche on the left panel and the matching serial number stamped on the inside of the right panel. 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.

Excellent. The revolver retains 90% plus bright original high polished blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. 95% original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The grips are excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. The cartouche is crisp. Mechanically excellent.