The accompanying factory letter confirms .45 Long Colt with 3 1/2 inch barrel with ejector housing, nickel finish, grip material, scroll and border engraving with stippled background on frame, cylinder, hammer, loading gate, back strap and triggerguard, double-line maker and Hartford barrel address, "45 COLT" on a banner on the left side of the barrel, two-line, three patent date markings on left side of frame, with Rampant Colt logo and birds head grip configuration when released by the factory on October 16, 2008. The letter further remarks that this revolver was a custom shop prototype which was kept by the Colt factory.

Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, a light cylinder drag line, and crisp engraving. Mechanically excellent.