Manufactured by an unknown party, the True Companion shows a number of design similarities to the European "Apache Pistol" with a hinged grip arrangement with a set of finger holes; when opened, the True Companion is a two-shot swivel barrel percussion pistol, and when folded, it becomes a set of brass knuckles. The only markings on the pistol are "THE TRUE COMPANION" on top of the cast brass frame and "204" on the grip. It has a blue finished barrel and other components. The barrel group rests flush with the sides of the frame and the mainspring is installed on the right side of the frame for a total width of less than 3/4 of an inch and a weight of 13.8 ounces (.865 pounds). An additional variation from the Apache design is the fixed spur trigger that permits the firing of the weapon when folded.