Ramped, hooded blade front and fixed express notch rear sight on a raised quarter rib with wedges of fine scroll on the muzzle band, mid-barrel band, and breech. Standard Dakota arms markings on the receiver with more fine scroll engraving, matching engraved Talley scope rings, polished bolt with engraved extractor, and five panel knurled bolt handle knob. The floorplate is engraved with an incredibly detailed African bull elephant with matching scroll borders, and the name "GRIFFITHS" inscribed at the top of the plate for FEGA and Colt Master Engraver Lee Griffiths. Finely figured checkered pistol grip stock with ebony forend cap, engraved grip cap with trapdoor, raised cheekpiece, and leather wrapped recoil pad.

Excellent overall, retains 99% original blue finish, some light handling marks, sharp checkering, and a few small dings on the stock. Mechanically excellent.