The hammer and trigger guard also have a smooth mottled gray patina. Most of the finish is present on the frame, with the balance in the protected areas on the barrel. The revolver retains 60% of the original blue finish with the balance a smooth mottled gray patina. Many Schofields were issued to active military units in the 1870s and early 1880s and were the handgun of choice to many famous Wild West outlaws such as the James Gang and Cole Younger, and lawmen Bill Tilghman and Frank Lowery of O.K. Armory, Springfield, Massachusetts on July 12, 1875. The accompanying factory letter states that the revolver was shipped to the U.S. There is a faint boxed cartouche on the lower left grip panel. Pinned blade front sight and notch rear sight on the frame mounted barrel latch. Ordnance sub-inspector "L" and "P" markings are stamped on the flat below the ejector housing and rear face of the cylinder. The left side of the ejector housing is marked with the two line address/early 1865-1871 patent dates and the right side is marked "+SCHOFIELD'S PAT. The matching serial number is located on the bottom of the grip strap and the rear of the cylinder face. The revolver has a high polish blue finish, casehardened hammer and trigger guard, and oil-finished walnut grips. The First Model was manufactured in 1875 with a total production of 3,035. This is an example of an extremely early production, U.S.
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