Its not an original its a reprduction that has been customized,barrel was shortened to 5 in grip frame reshaped custom made grips lanyard ring You cant see it but the hammer has been jeweled,the internal parts have been polished, it has a browned finish that was applied with tootpicks to give it a damascus looking finish. The front sight is silver. It has got one of the smoothest triggers of any handgun that I have ever owned. Can't wait to get this one to the range.