Factory engraved scrollwork covers nearly all of the surfaces. The silver plated copper "Lady Pattern" DeGress grips show a relief engraved woman playing a tambourine on the right panel and leaf and scroll on the left side with the patent information in the center. Francis DeGress of Bloomfield, New Jersey, patented his method for molded copper "pistol handles" treated with acid and then gilded with silver in 1874. Examples of his molded grips have been seen on revolvers of multiple manufacturers and are highly sought out by collectors. Marlin expert and author William Brophy wrote, "the DeGress grips are desirable and a pistol fitted with them belongs in every serious Marlin collector's collection."

Very fine, retaining 75% original nickel plating on the frame and barrel, grey patina on cylinder, most of the wear concentrated on the grip straps, and some areas of oxidation. The DeGress grips show traces of their original silver plating. Mechanically excellent.