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Old 03-20-2011, 06:39 PM
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What you have there is a Early Martially Marked 2nd Model Schofield judging by the Serial Number! If you look at the stampings on the Barrel Sides you will see the Schofield Patent Information. The 2nd Model Schofield's were produced from 1876 thru 1877. It has the potential of having considerable value if it is "Correct"!! Have you had a chance to remove the Grips yet? If not,very carefully remove them & see if there is a Serial Number stamped inside the Right Grip that matches the Number on the Butt. Also a couple more close-up photos would be helpful. Especially of the Lower Half of Both Grips below the Grip Screw to see if there are any traces of the Inspector Cartouches still existing. Alot of times these are hard to see because of dirt,grease & grime getting imbedded into them over the years,but "Please" don't make any attempt to clean them off for a better photo!! Also,could you give us a Barrel Length? There are quite a few other markings on the Cylinder & other Major Parts that need to match to make sure it's correct,but let's just start with the one's I've mentioned. Also where,when & how did you run across the Revolver? The reason I ask is it looks like it hasn't been handled in some time.

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Last edited by Masterpiece; 03-20-2011 at 06:57 PM.
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