Manufactured in 1879 as a Second Model with the dust cover guide retained with two screws and a dust cover with the "thumb print" grip section. These carbines were incredibly popular in the American West due to their incredible firepower in a small, light, and mobile package. Carbines such as this were a favorite weapon of outlaw, ranchers, lawmen, settlers, and Native Americans for many decades, both for self protection and sustenance. The barrel has the two-line address and King's patent marking. The front sight is integral to the front barrel band and the rear sight is made up of two leafs. The left side of the receiver has a saddle ring. The action is fitted with a special order set trigger. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The serial number is on the lower tang. Mounted with a carbine forearm and straight grip buttstock. The stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Fine, retaining 60% of the period retailer applied nickel plating, perhaps requested by a lawman or outlaw desiring some unique personalization, with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches, typical of a Western working gun. Mechanically excellent.