This Smith & Wesson 2nd Model Schofield single action revolver has the San Francisco Police number "16" 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. This revolver has a high polish commercial blue finish on the barrel, cylinder and frame. The trigger guard, barrel catch and hammer are casehardened. The two piece walnut grips are oil finished. The revolver the distinctive barrel catch with scooped center and knurled edges which distinguish it from First Model Schofield revolvers. The serial number "6186" is located on the revolver butt and the rear face of the cylinder. Small "P" and "E" proofmarks are stamped on the rear face of the cylinder, on the inside of the frame and on the bottom of the barrel lug. The right side of the barrel lug is roll stamped "+SCHOFIELD'S Pats JUNE 20th 71. APR 22nd 73+". The opposite side of the barrel lug is roll stamped with the S&W address and patent dates in two-lines with a Maltese Cross at either end. The "U.S." property mark is stamped on the butt in front of the serial number. The lower section of the left grip is stamped with the date "1877" above a script letter cartouche. The lower portion of the right grip is stamped with a script cartouche. Smith & Wesson manufactured 5,285 Second Model Schofield revolvers under government contract.

Very good. The revolver retains 20% of original blue finish in and around the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some mild pitting (mostly on the cylinder), and there are some tool marks on the frame (right side). The grips are also very good with some minor pressure dents and scratches and faint cartouches. Mechanically excellent.