The New Model Army was manufactured from 1863-1875. In 1868, Remington began converting percussion revolvers for use with metallic cartridge skirting by the Rollin White patent issue through a partnership with Benjamin Kittredge who paid Smith & Wesson $1 for each converted revolver. Only 4,575 revolvers were converted ahead of the expiration of White's patent in April 1869. Standard "pinched" blade front sight and top strap groove rear sight. "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.ILION.NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL" marked on top of the barrel. Matching serial number "91742" marked on the bottom of the barrel, inside of the trigger guard (requires disassembly for viewing), left of the grip frame and handwritten on the underside of both grip panels. "C.A.97" stamped on the right of the frame ahead of the cylinder, reportedly one of approximately 400 of these revolvers marked for the "Citizens Association" of Chicago, which was a council formed in 1874 after the second Chicago fire to enforce reforms demanded by insurance underwriters for fire protection in the city. These markings are further explained in the second quarter of 2017 Remington Collectors Journal. Provenance: The Phillip Otto Clark Collection

Fine, retains 60% plus original high polish blue finish with areas flaking to smooth brown and gray patinas with some patches of light pitting on the balance, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The brass trigger guard retains an attractive golden bright patina. Grips are very fine with some light handling marks and a few minor chips along the otherwise defined edges. Mechanically excellent.