Designed for the U.S. Army in caliber .45 S&W, 7” barrel, blued, top-break single-action with automatic ejection. Unlike other Model 3’s the Schofield’s latch is mounted on the frame instead of on the barrel. Schofield patent markings on ejector housing, 3,000 issued, U.S. Marked on the butt. It is also reported that 35 civilian models were made. These civilian 1st Models are extremely rare and can bring a substantial premium over US issued 1st Models, so expert evaluation is essential. Serial range 1-3035, circa 1875. Premium for "San Francisco Police" variation with large numeral on backstrap.