The DFC inspected frame dates to 1885 and has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "US" on the left side. The accompanying factory letter states the revolver was originally part of a 100 gun shipment to the U.S. government inspector at the Colt factory on January 21, 1885. The cylinder and trigger guard are numbered to the frame, the barrel is unnumbered and the back strap is numbered to a different gun. Mixed numbers are typical of Artillery variants. Includes an incorrect U.S. M1911A1 leather shoulder holster.

Very good as arsenal refurbished. Traces of blue remain on the ejector housing, otherwise silvered out case colors remain in the protected areas with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The undersize refinished grip is good with a few missing chips. Mechanically needs work as cylinder does not lock properly.