This is a S&W Schofield Second Model Revolver that was originally purchased by the U.S. Government. Schofields were used by the U.S. Army for only a few years before being sold as surplus on the civilian market and used out West by Wells Fargo express agents and many others. The U.S. military markings include "W" and "P" stamped on the barrel and rear cylinder face and "W" on the frame. The butt lacks the "US" marking. The right side of the ejector rod shroud has the Wells Fargo marking: "W.F.&CO. EX. 3420". The barrel has been shortened during its period of use, as was common with 19th century revolvers purchased by the various express companies. Matching serial number on the butt, right grip panel, and cylinder. This revolver has been pictured in the "Guns West" exhibit catalog on page 13 and David Chicoine's "Smith & Wesson Sixguns of the Old West" on page 134, reported in "American Rifleman" and "True West" magazines, and displayed at the National Firearms Museum in 2008-2009. Provenance: The Supica Collection; National Firearms Museum, 2008-2009

Very good, displaying all the character of a survivor of the Indian Wars that saw military and civilian use out West with slight traces of original blue in the protected areas and heavy amounts of original blue on the barrel block and latch. The grips are also very good and show similar "working gun" character with a few light chips at the toes. Mechanically fine.