Manufactured for the U.S. military circa 1876-77 with a total production of approximately 5,934. This revolver was later issued to the San Francisco Police Department by Benicia Arsenal and marked "332" at top of back strap. Approximately 300 Schofields were issued 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. U.S. Ordnance "P" and "L" stampings appear on the barrel and rear cylinder face, and a U.S. cartouche appears on the left grip panel. The butt is stamped "US." Matching serial numbers are found on the butt, right grip panel and cylinder. Front sight blade is a later replacement. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was shipped on July 12, 1875, with a 7 inch barrel, blue finish and smooth walnut grips and delivered to U.S. National Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Very good plus. The frame retains 35% plus original blue finish and traces of original blue finish remain on the barrel; otherwise, the revolver has a smooth brown patina mixed with some pitting. Traces of original case colors remain. The grips are fine with a number of handling marks (heavier on the bottoms) and legible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. A fine low serial number 1st Model Schofield with San Francisco Police markings.