^Lot 3473 RARE 1ST MODEL "WELLS FARGO" SMITH & WESSON

SCHOFIELD ARMY REVOLVER.Cal. 45. S# 2455. Standard Military 1st Model Smith & Wesson Schofield single action army revolver originally had 7" fluted rib barrel when purchased by US Army in 1875. Government sold surplus guns when discontinued to Schuyler, Hartley, & Graham who in turn shortened barrels to 5" and sold to Well Fargo & Co. Barrel has 2-line address & patent markings on left side and 1873 patent date on right with correct "W.F & COS. EX 2455" stamped below. This is honest survivor with brown leather cartridge belt with integral 2-loop holster. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Catalog page and paid invoice, James Julia Auctions, lot 980, Oct 6, 2006. CONDITION: very good overall, complete and original, metal is overall mottled gray, good markings. Grips well fit with hand worn patina, heavy edge wear, tacking marks in butt. Matching serial numbers on the butt, barrel, cylinder & right grip. Mechanically cocks but cylinder rotates sporadically, good rifled bore. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection. (01-29613/JS). ANTIQUE. $3,000-5,000.