WELLS, FARGO & Co. EXPRESS 1st MODEL SCHOFIELD…AREA OF USE, IDENTIFIED….TEXAS
Here we have a very special 1st Schofield .45, first being in US Service/Cavalry, then sold as Government surplus to NY dealers, then sold to Wells, Fargo & Co. as a guard revolver. Serial No. 122X has had a colorful career ! The surplus revolvers were sold to two NY firms, Hartley& Graham and Bannerman. Each had a slight variation in marking for Well, Fargo. Bannerman used block lettering, while H&G used Italic lettering. This revolver was sold by Hartley & Graham to W.F. & Co. Ex. It has the revised barrel length of five inches, and was nickel plated at time of refurbishing by H&G. All else aside it is totally original, ALL parts are original, ALL markings are clear and distinct, and it is 100% mechanically perfect. The H&G nickel finish is about 40% present, with the balance a dark plum untouched patina. The finish has never been cleaned or touched, all original.
An incredible piece of Western History, US Cavalry, Wells , Fargo and El Paso, Texas. Probably the most multi faceted W.F.& Co. Schofield I have ever encountered. A rare collecting opportunity !
