Smith and Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver U.S. Army & "San Francisco" Markings (53)

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Smith and Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver U.S. Army & "San Francisco" Markings (53)

An extremely nice and rare Smith & Wesson Schofield Revolver, with matching low serial numbers 1914, The gun has clear US Army markings on the butt, and also has the so-called San Francisco number stamped on the back strap by the top of the grips: 318. This suggests that the gun was shipped to San Francisco at the time of the Sandlot Riots, for use by San Francisco Police, and later issued to the California State Militia. The Sandlot Riots in San Francisco in 1877 were a three day series of mob actions against San Francisco's Chinese population that resulted in the US Navy being called in to support the Police and Militia as they faced thousands of rioting largely Irish and Eastern European laborers. Size: 7 inch barrel, 13 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition:

The gun is in very good condition, with traces of original blue. The action is excellent: tight and crisp. The bore is very good, with wear to the rifling, but clean. The grips are very good, with the US Army inspector's cartouche still visible on the left grip. All markings are sharp and clear.

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Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$5,125

06/11/2023

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Smith and Wesson First Model Schofield Revolver U.S. Army & "San Francisco" Markings (53)