Spring 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
February 26th, February 27th, February 28th, and March 1st, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SMITH & WESSON 2ND MODEL SCHOFIELD U.S. MARKED SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER
01-28257 | Cal. 45 S&W Schofield | S#. 4956
Bbl. 7″ round with rib and pinned semi circular bade front sight. Bbl. catch has an oval scoop center with knurled top. 6-shot fluted cyl. Blue finish with case colored hammer and trigger. 2-piece walnut grips. Grip panels have a boxed “JRJR” (James Rockwell Jr.) inspector cartouche. Left grip with “1876” date. Bottom of butt is stamped “US”. Bbl. lug has inspector initials “E” and “F”. The Schofield was introduced in 1875 and produced until 1887, total production of 8,969 revolvers. The majority were purchased by the U.S. Army with only 685 being sold to the civilian trade. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Smith & Wesson letter from Roy G. Jinks stating: “We have researched your Smith & Wesson Model 3 Schofield Second Model, United States Government Contract, caliber .45 S&W Schofield, revolver in company records which indicate that your handgun, with serial number 4956 was shipped on October 12, 1876 delivered to The National Armory, Springfield, MA. This shipment was for 3000 units and they had 7″ barrels, blue finish and smooth walnut grips. We have no records of how the government issued these revolvers to military troops.”. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of John “Jack” Dhooghe. (01-28257/DS)
STATUS: ANTIQUE
