Smith & Wesson manufactured approximately 5,934 of these second model 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 PAT. APR. 22d 1873". The butt is marked "U.S." on the heel along with the serial number "4471". 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. Blue with casehardened trigger guard and hammer and fitted with smooth walnut grips. The inside of the right panel is also numbered to the gun. Both grip panels have a script letter cartouche, and the left panel has the date "1876." 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 Schofield revolvers.

Fine. The revolver retains 40% bright original high polish blue finish with the balance a mottled gray patina. The hammer and trigger guard retain 30% original case colors. There is some scattered minor pitting (mostly on the cylinder). The grips are very fine with high edge wear and some scattered minor handling marks. The cartouches are crisp. Mechanically excellent.