New York 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 85% plus period retailer applied nickel, scattered loss of finish concentrated on the grip straps, and minor areas of spotting. The grips are also very fine showing 80% silver plating with high spot wear. Mechanically excellent.