Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 5,934 of these revolvers for the U.S. military circa 1876-77. 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 "5455". The rear cylinder face is stamped with the matching serial number 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 featuring a script ordnance cartouche over the date "1876" on the left panel and the right panel numbered to gun with a script "CW" cartouche.

Fine. The revolver retains 50% original blue finish with a "burnished" smooth gray patina on the balance. There is some very scattered minor pitting. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and trigger guard. The reoiled grips are very good with a vertical crack present on the top left grip and some scattered minor handling marks. The cartouches are crisp. Mechanically excellent.