Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with total production approximately 5,934. "US" is marked on the butt, and "E" and "P" are stamped on the barrel underside and rear cylinder face. Each grip panel has a script letter cartouche, and the left panel has the date "1876". The right grip panel and cylinder are numbered to the gun. 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.