The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has been popularly known as "the Gun that Won the West" due to its popularity with pioneers, as well as the Native Americans they were often in conflict with. It was often paired with a Colt Single Action Army or other revolver chambered in a matching caliber, which made carrying ammunition for both simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. Manufactured in 1891 as a Third Model with integral dust cover guide and dust cover with serrations at the rear. The two-line address and King's patent marking is marked on the top of the barrel along with the caliber marking at the breech. The model designation is on the upper tang and serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a combination front sight and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very fine, retains 85% plus of the original blue finish, 75% of the vibrant original case colors, and 70% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered light handling marks throughout. Mechanically excellent.