The DFC inspected frame dates to 1887 and has the three-line patent dates marking followed by "US" on the left side. The top of the barrel has the one-line Hartford address marking. The revolver has mixed numbers (cylinder is unnumbered) as is typical of Artillery variants. The grip is stamped with "RAC" inspector initials on the bottom and a "RAC" script letter cartouche on the right side.

Fins as Colt factory refurbished. 70% blue finish remains with a mixture of thinning to a brown and smooth gray patina on the balance. 40% case colors remain on the hammer and frame. The grip is also fine with a divot on the bottom, high edge wear and minor handling marks. The cartouche is legible. Mechanically needs work as hammer retracts, but is missing the half cock notch.