According to the Roy G. Jinks signed factory letter, this revolver was shipped on July 22, 1862, to Rollin White in Worcester, Massachusetts, in its current configuration. Rollin White was the holder of the patent for bored through cartridge cylinders. His patent was the basis for Smith & Wesson's early success. The barrel rib is marked with "SMITH & WESSON" on top and has a round blade front sight. The standard patent marking is on the cylinder. The serial numbers on the butt and grips match, and the assembly number "54" is marked on the barrel lug, cylinder, and grip frame. The No. 2 Old Model Army was a very popular private purchased sidearm during the Civil War.

Very fine. 90% plus of the original silver plating remains with some flaking (due to firing) at the breech. The plating on the barrel has taken on a golden brown patina while the frame has a dark gray tarnished patina. The cylinder has a lighter aged patina. The grips are also very fine with contrasting tones and grain, a couple small chips, and minor handling wear. The action functions fine, and the markings are mostly crisp. This is a very fine example of a historic special order Old Model Army in the rarely seen full silver finish shipped directly to Rollin White from the factory.