Manufactured from 1876-1877. This is a super rare civilian variation of the desirable second model Schofield. Estimates place the number of civilian guns made at approximately 650, see Supica and Nahas Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson for further information. The revolver has no sub inspector marks of any kind on the underside of the barrel, cylinder, or frame. The usual "U.S." stamping found of martial contracts is absent. The matching serial number is stamped on the butt, cylinder and inside of the right grip stock. Blade front sight and latch notch rear sight. The left side of the ejector housing is marked "SMITH & WESSON SPRINGFIELD MASS. U.S.A." over the '65-71' patent dates in two lines, and the Schofield patent line, "SCHOFIELDS PATS JUNE 20th 71. APRIL 22nd 73" on the reverse. The revolver has the distinctive Second Model frame mounted latch with the round circle at the top, which is finished blue, with a casehardened checkered hammer. Smooth two piece grips have no military cartouche.