OF - FAIR- some major parts replaced; minor replacement parts may be required; metal rusted, may be lightly pitted all over, vigorously cleaned; rounded edges of metal and wood; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal partly obliterated; wood scratched, bruised, cracked or repaired where broken; in fair working order or can be easily repaired and placed in working order.

This is a very rare variation of the M1873 rifle, manufactured between 1902 and 1903 with 2-line Kings Improved barrel markings, brass lifter correctly marked '22 Cal Short". The rifle is complete with some light pin-prick pitting on top of the barrel and right side of the receiver. Probably from sitting in a scabbard. Wood has had an old extra coat of varnish but is unsanded.