The included factory letter lists this rifle in .44 caliber with an octagon barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, Beach front sight and Model 1876 sporting leaf rear sight, casehardened finish, sling and swivels, and $2.00 engraving. It was received in the warehouse on September 24, 1887, and shipped the following day in order 21652. The rifle features a shortened 20 inch barrel (not documented in the factory record), Ulrich pattern scroll engraving and double line borders on the frame and furniture along with a running buck scene on the left, a gilt Beach combination globe and blade front sight, the two-line address and King's patent marking, "1873" marked notch and folding ladder rear sight, "44 W.C.F." on top at the breech, third model dust cover with integral guide rail on the frame, "44 CAL." on the bottom of the cartridge elevator, adjustable single set trigger, "MODEL. 1873." on the upper tang with foliate accents, the serial number and "B" on the lower tang, checkered forearm and straight wrist stock, sling swivel on the buttstock (front swivel absent), steel rifle buttplate, and empty stock compartment.

Very good with 30% faded original blue finish, 25% original nitre blue on the loading gate, strong original case colors in the protected areas, gray and brown patina on the balance, moderate oxidation mainly on the buttplate, and general mild overall wear. The forend is also very good and has distinct checkering and mild wear. The refinished and repaired buttstock is fair with a spliced break in the wrist, small chips, and minor scratches and dings. Mechanically fine.