Original U.S. Smith & Wesson 1st Schofield Model No.3 .45cal Revolver Serial 464 in Rare Unmodified Condition Manufacture Type_New Made Items Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) was located

Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) was located in Marienthal bei Schweina in Thüringen

The Royal Ordnance Corps evolved from the "Board of Ordnance" led by the "Master General of Ordnance" which was done away with in 1855

500 were produced in time for the exposition

but is a little loose due to leather shrinkage

Original U.S. Smith & Wesson 1st Schofield Model No.3 .45cal Revolver Serial 464 in Rare Unmodified Condition Manufacture Type_New Made Items Stahlwarenfabrik (Steelware Factory) was locatedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a really nice and rare old Wild West Revolver to find. This is a very nice Smith & Wesson "Schofield Model" No. 3 revolver, in . 45 Smith & Wesson Caliber. It has some lovely aged walnut grips. The S&W Model No. 3 was introduced in 1869 as the U. S. Army's principal sidearm, after which they requested several changes to the design suggested by Major George W. Schofield. A contract was issued to Smith & Wesson