Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. 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. JUNE 20TH 71 APR. 22D 1873+". The butt is marked "U.S." along with the serial number. The cylinder and right grip panel are numbered to the gun. Ordnance sub-inspector's "L" and "P" are marked on the bottom flat of the ejector housing and rear cylinder face. The left side of the grip has a cartouche (traces). The factory letter confirms the barrel length, caliber, finish and grips. It was shipped on 12 July 1875 to US. Government National Armory, Springfield, MA. Comes with a 2000 dated receipt.

Very good plus. 20% of original blue finish remain in and around the protected areas with the balance a smooth gray patina. The grips are also very good with faint, visible cartouche, a very small chip missing near the bottom, high edge wear, a number of minor pressure dents on the bottoms and some minor handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent.