Schofield ID and Value
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mmaher94087
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I'm not sure what all your questions are but that Schofield is a first model with not much original finish remaining. It appears to be in un-molested condition and therefore a desirable collector specimen. For current info go to 'The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson' by Supica and Nahas.
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opoefc
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Mike has pretty well covered the issue, unless you have a clearer request as to what you are seeing about the gun. Schofield prices have softened somewhat, like all the older guns, unless the gun has unusual provenance and near new condition. Unfortunately, your photos are of the unimportant locations on the gun. Show us clear photos of the inspector's stamps, any cartouches and the US stamp, if it exists, and we can narrow down the value range. Ed.
JSR III
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Rick, you are in the right place to get answers, we just need to know the questions??????
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rick4521
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I'm looking for year it was made and an approximate value. I know I missed the serial# I will get it and reply back. Where is the serial number on these?
Welcome to the forums from the Wiregrass! The SN will be stamped on the bottom of the butt frame.
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rick4521
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I don't see anything there but there is a number on one of the grips 897
I did miss taking a picture under the barrel in front of the hinge that has an L P. I will add the picture in a bit
I did miss taking a picture under the barrel in front of the hinge that has an L P. I will add the picture in a bit
Post a picture of the bottom of the butt frame as well.
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rick4521
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More pictures of schofield
Here are some more pictures. There is a chip out of one of the grips. The L P stamp I am not sure about the P but is the L stamp a military inspector? I did not see anything so I did not take a picture of the butt it just looks like it may be scratched up but not really unusual.
Here are some more pictures. There is a chip out of one of the grips. The L P stamp I am not sure about the P but is the L stamp a military inspector? I did not see anything so I did not take a picture of the butt it just looks like it may be scratched up but not really unusual.
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Someone who is an expert on these guns should be along shortly. It appears you have a 1st model Schofield and 897 is likely its serial number which someone wiped off the butt along with the U.S. The L and P are correct for a military gun. There should be an L and P on the cylinder and an L on the frame. It was made ~1875.
Look for the SN in the following places: rear face of cylinder, both latch pieces, latch screw, barrel under the latch. It should match the number on the right grip panel. If all those match, it is more likely the gun is original. You might also look inside the grip frame to see if someone restamped the SN after they removed the number on the bottom of the butt.
Targets Guy
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Welcome to the forum. Aren't these guys good?
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rick4521
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We have looked all over the gun and have not seen a serial number other that the one in the grip. At this point what should we do to get an idea of what the value would be? Everything I can see is in the pictures. I did not open the side plate as I don't want to do any possible damage
If we give it a condition of "fair" to "good," the SCSW says $2500-$5000. Take off 1/2 that due to the missing serial number on the frame would be my guess.
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rick4521
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Schofield
Thank you for your time! Well I wish we could find the serial number! My eyes would have to be a lot better than they are to find one! If we do I will reply back! Is there anything like a factory letter that can be had if you had the serial number?
Thanks Again
Rick
Thank you for your time! Well I wish we could find the serial number! My eyes would have to be a lot better than they are to find one! If we do I will reply back! Is there anything like a factory letter that can be had if you had the serial number?
Thanks Again
Rick
BUFF
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You can get a historical letter from S&W's historian Roy Jinks. It won't add much to what you have read in this thread. It will give you a general history of the Schofield model. They were all shipped to the U.S. Armory in Springfield, MA, except for the small handful sold commercially. Your gun, along with mine, S/N 584, were billed by S&W on July 12, 1873 and were shipped in big lots around that date. The letters are not appraisals of the gun's value, so don't expect that.
The letters cost $75.00 and will add that much to the value of your friend's gun.
The letters cost $75.00 and will add that much to the value of your friend's gun.
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rick4521
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Schofield
You guys have been awesome helped me plenty! Some people just like to have the letter so thanks for replying.
Rick
You guys have been awesome helped me plenty! Some people just like to have the letter so thanks for replying.
Rick
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