IMHO, it appears to be orginal colors.(everyone has an opinion) It sure appears to be a Folsom Baker judging by the location of the firing pin keeper screw. It also has the smaller trigger guard that was also used on the late Baker, Bakers.So it appears to me to be a Folsom gun. Nice looking gun, but I agree with revdocdrew, why the gap? Thanks for the kind words. I am kind of a Baker nut, but there are those alot smarter than me and I am still learning.