Navy Arms Co 1875 Schofield .45 Colt 7″ Single Action Revolver & Box 1996
SOLD FOR: $1,001.00
LSB#: LSB250520JB044
Make: Navy Arms Co.
Model: 1875 Schofield
Serial Number: 3262
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Top-Break Automatic Ejection
Barrel Length: 7”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rounded blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a notch integral to the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut panels. There are light handling marks present. The grip rates in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore but there is stubborn fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its original metal finish. There is faint operational wear present. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this revolver rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the original Navy Arms box.
Our Assessment: The Schofield revolver holds a special place in the evolution of American military and frontier firearms. Originally designed as an improvement to the Smith & Wesson No. 3, the Schofield’s break-top design with automatic ejection proved faster to reload than Colt’s gate-loading Single Action Army, making it popular among cavalrymen and lawmen in the post-Civil War West.
This particular revolver is a faithful reproduction by Uberti, imported by Navy Arms Co. in the 1990s, chambered in the classic .45 Colt cartridge. It offers the same top-break design and 7-inch barrel length as the original military-issued Schofields. The blued finish, color case hardened accents, and walnut grips all combine to recreate the visual and mechanical authenticity collectors and cowboy action shooters crave.
For the shooter, it provides smooth single-action operation and excellent balance. For the collector, it’s a sharp, near-mint example of a discontinued model from one of the premier Italian reproduction makers. Complete with its original box, this 1875 Schofield is an ideal addition for any Western enthusiast, SASS competitor, or historical firearm collector. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid! – M.C.
