Manufactured in 1884. The top of the barrel is marked with the one-line address, and the left side of the frame is marked with the three-line, three-patent dates followed by "US". There are small "D.F.C." sub-inspection stamps located on the underside of the barrel, the bottom of the frame, the side of the cylinder, and bottom of the grip. A "P" proofmark is stamped on the underside of the barrel in front of the sub-inspection mark and on the side of the cylinder. The complete matching serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame, trigger guard, and back strap, and the partial serial number "2096" is on the underside of the barrel under the ejector housing and on the cylinder. The loading gate is marked with the assembly number "584". The frame and hammer are casehardened, and the remaining parts are blue. Fitted with a smooth one-piece walnut grip with "1884" over a restamped cartouche on the left side and a restamped boxed cartouche is on the right side. Includes a leather belt with "US" buckle, a "US" M1885 McKeever cartridge pouch, and a "US" M1881 holster.

Very good as restored, showing mostly a smooth grey patina with faint traces of applied military brush blue and case colors in sheltered areas and some scattered patches of light surface pitting. The remarked, reoiled grips are good showing moderate wear, some scattered minor dings and scratches, and faint but visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent. The holster rig is fine overall.