Manufactured in 1882 for the U.S. Government, rejected, and sold commercially by Colt. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address. The left side of the frame is marked with the three-line/three-patent dates and the upper left front of the trigger guard is marked "45 CAL". The matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard and back strap with the partial serial number "3925" marked on the bottom of the barrel under the ejector housing and on the cylinder. There is a "D.F.C." (double stamped) above the serial number on the frame, a small "G" under the ejector housing and a small "J" on the rear face of the cylinder. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "2317". Blade front and frame notch rear sights, blue finish with casehardened frame and hammer, and fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip with a small "D.F.C." stamp on the bottom, right side.