Schofield "Camp Perry"?

[mfholmes]

Well, here it is, middle of winter in Maine, and what better than to dig out some old friends to fondle. (Cold, hard, steel type.) I was just looking at a purchase from several years ago that I've always had a hard time figuring out, so I figured it was time to toss the question out to the forum members. I have what I've accepted to be an original Schofield (SN 4046) that has been heavily modified to resemble the "Camp Perry" Target model Colt. Someone installed a barrel insert for 22Cal, changed out the cylinder with a Camp Perry style single shot receiver and even gave it some rudimentary engraving. There's also a trigger travel stop in the finger guard. Very nicely done. I'm kind of ashamed to try to submit it to any kind of authentication, cause I think that just laugh at it, but I have to find out more about it. I hope these pictures I'm attaching come out well enough. I'd really appreciate some comments from the forum about whether this was a real "thing" back then or is it just a one-of Frankenstein?

 

[opoefc]

You got it right ! It's a "one off Frankenstein", probably built by Bubba in his gun smithing period when he got too bored by life. The scribbled designs appear to be etched and done with some care. A great conversation item ! I had an American Model with a similar conversion ( flat cylinder & .22RF conversion ) once but it was one of two done by the factory when they sought input from shooters as to what the 4th model .22RF Target should look like. They selected the Straightline, however. Ed

 

[ol777gunnerz]

An oddball for sure, but I am one of those who appreciate the ingenuity of oddballs, I think it was maybe engraved before the conversion since the chamber is plain.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

You got it right ! It's a "one off Frankenstein", probably built by Bubba in his gun smithing period when he got too bored by life. The scribbled designs appear to be etched and done with some care. A great conversation item ! I had an American Model with a similar conversion ( flat cylinder & .22RF conversion ) once but it was one of two done by the factory when they sought input from shooters as to what the 4th model .22RF Target should look like. They selected the Straightline, however. Ed

Ed
I bought that from you at the Annual in Columbus. I sent for a letter on it and it came back that there was no information available other than Roy saying "Someone screwed up a nice American."

 

[Trapper70]

I really like it but then I like "odd ball" stuff as it fits my personality.

 

[Club Gun Fan]

Well, here it is, middle of winter in Maine, and what better than to dig out some old friends to fondle. (Cold, hard, steel type.) I was just looking at a purchase from several years ago that I've always had a hard time figuring out, so I figured it was time to toss the question out to the forum members. I have what I've accepted to be an original Schofield (SN 4046) that has been heavily modified to resemble the "Camp Perry" Target model Colt. Someone installed a barrel insert for 22Cal, changed out the cylinder with a Camp Perry style single shot receiver and even gave it some rudimentary engraving. There's also a trigger travel stop in the finger guard. Very nicely done. I'm kind of ashamed to try to submit it to any kind of authentication, cause I think that just laugh at it, but I have to find out more about it. I hope these pictures I'm attaching come out well enough. I'd really appreciate some comments from the forum about whether this was a real "thing" back then or is it just a one-of Frankenstein?

I saw that at Amoskeag when it was auctioned off. Someone did a lot of work. I thought it was cool, but not for me. Have you shot it?

 

[Oyeboteb]

Muzzle end looks a lot larger than "22".

Are you sure this is .22 Rimfire?

 

[JSR III]

To me guns like this are similar to cars that have been customized. Not for everyone but there is something cool about taking a stock item and adding your own personal taste.

I agree that it looks like it could be bigger than .22 caliber. Have you gauged it?

 

[mfholmes]

Thanks all for the comments. To answer a few questions: yes, it's definitely 22cal. The hammer is also set to strike on the rim. There is some engraving also on the new receiver. This is the Amoskeag lot. Just can't resist a Schofield in any condition. I was surprised at how well it was actually done once I took it home. Someone went to a lot of trouble to make a nice, shoot-able target piece. The hammer is skeletonized, the rear site is cut perfectly into the thumb release, the front site blade has an elevation adjustment, and even the Schofield extractor is used in the new receiver. I'll attach an additional pic of the action open. The receiver is definitely taken from the Colt Camp Perry. (In the original post.)

 

[Kinman]

I have to imagine that there is a period of time with just about any firearm development that about the time the new stuff comes out there is a bunch of older stuff dumped on the market. In the manner that 1917's used to be a dime a dozen and model 28's were the basis for many conversions. I had a gunsmith friend that built an original Colt SAA into a 38/44 Bisley, all from scavenged parts from many different revolvers. It only makes sense to me that about the time that the swing out cylinders came onto the scene that well heeled owners of early pieces decided it was time to upgrade, same with .357 magnum when it came out...I know it had that effect on me. After I shot my first .357 I simply had to have one and traded off a beautiful King modified Colt Officer's Match .38 Special and never looked back...until now of course.