This 2nd Model Schofield would have served with the western cavalry until it was deemed duplication of caliber with the Colt, and it and all others were Sold as Surplus. The main purchasers were two: Hartley & Graham, NY and Francis Bannerman, NY. Both had the idea to refurbish them by shortening the barrels to five inches and refinishing. They saw a ready market for sale with Police Departments, and Express Company carriers, all needing reliable protection. This Schofield was bought by Hartley & Graham. Then sold to Wells, Fargo & Co. Express. The Schofield’s can be found with two distinct markings. H&G marked the right side of barrel with ITALIC lettering followed by the serial number of the revolver. Bannerman marked in the same location BUT used block lettering, and serial number. That makes this Wells, Fargo Schofield a H&G product.
*Legal Documents: they show that this Schofield was carried by Marvin Blackwell , in the Newman California area. Even the holster is specifically mentioned, as they have never been separated. It even goes into great detail how in 1941 the family saved this revolver from being dumped into San Francisco Bay ! ALL official documents are notarized in 1998 by surviving family members.
Seldom to never does the collector get to know, who carried it and where with Wells, Fargo & Co.
