I'm researching a First Model S&W Schofield with Wells Fargo markings. Seeking input as to whether this is legitimate or a forgery. Thanks for the assistance.

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Let me check and see if I have any records on it.

Thanks for posting.
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The participation in the thread is lagging as we had another, very similar, thread recently.

This should answer all you questions:
S&W Schofield 1st Model Wells Fargo

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Inusuit, Can you post some good clear up close photos of the WF& Co. stamps? if so, we can probably give you expert opinions on the originality of the marking. Also, what do you know about where the gun has been since it left Wells Fargo? In any well known collections? Are all the serial numbers matching on the parts? ( Stocks, latch, barrel, frame & screws) Ed.

opoefc, I apologize for being slow to respond. The handgun is a museum specimen. I'm a volunteer assisting staff with updating the inventory information and value for insurance purposes.

The third picture in my OP shows the Wells Fargo stamp. I'm struggling with attaching full sized pictures. If you click on the third photo and then back to the thread, the stamp is fairly clear.

All visible serial numbers match, but staff are reluctant to disassemble the revolver. I will check the accession file to see if there is any back story.

Thank you all for your patience.

I hope this is helpful.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachm...1&d=1537823595

Sorry I am struggling with pictures.

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Unless your staff has specific firearms experience I stronly suggest you seek out a qualified gunsmith for any disassembly.

There are numerous ways to mess up those old S&Ws if one does not know what they are doing.

The WF & Co. stamp looks legit to me. There's nothing to disassemble to look at the numbers to see if they match. Open the barrel latch and look at the back of the cylinder. The serial number will be stamped there, also on the back of the barrel between the "ears" and also on the front of the latch. They are small numbers, but all should match. If the stocks are original, the back of the right panel will have the serial number. I think you will be safe at estimating the value for museum inventory/insurance purposes as between the $4K to $5K range. Ed.

Ed, he's going to need to remove the rear screw of the catch (part attached to the barrel with 2 screws) at minimum, to see a partial number on the barrel. The rear screw should be numbered on the center "flat" spot.

On the catch, you cannot see an unimpaired view of those serial number unless you also take out the front screw to remove the catch, then the full serial number on the catch and the barrel will be plainly visible. Sal

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Is this in the Denver Museum? My Grandfather who died at 96 in 1959 worked in Denver and Fleming. He was often a part time guard on one of the Stages that went from Denver through the farming towns in the north. When I went overseas one of my cousins donated most of his guns to Colorado Museums.

I am digging the two notches on the grip panel, there is a story there.