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. This revolver has the desirable Rollin White patent marking "PATENTED APRIL 3d 1855" on the side of the cylinder. Standard "pinched" blade front sight. "PATENTED SEPT. 14. 1858/E.REMINGTON & SONS.ILION.NEWYORK.U.S.A./NEW-MODEL" marked on top of the barrel. Matching serial number "88275" marked on the bottom of the barrel, left of the grip frame, trigger guard, and handwritten on the underside of the grip panels. "456" marked on the right of the grip frame. Large "C" stamped on the bottom flats of both grip panels. Provenance: The Edward Maron Collection; Property of a Gentleman

Very fine, retains 75% plus original blue finish with some flaking and smooth gray and brown patina on the balance with a few patches of light pitting on the cylinder, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Grips are also very fine with most of the original varnish, defined edges, some scattered light handling marks, and crisp "C" stampings. Mechanically excellent.