Manufactured in 1890 as a Third Model carbine with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with rear serrations. Standard markings including caliber designation on the top of the barrel at the breech and the bottom of the cartridge elevator. Fitted with blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor carbine buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The included factory letter confirms the caliber as well as receipt at the warehouse on 10 December 1890 and shipment on 10 January 1891 in order number 23885. Provenance: The Collection of David L. DeLullo

Very good, retains 25% of the original blue finish with the balance a mixture of grey and brown patina and some scattered patches of light pitting. The wood is also very good with a minor crack on the left near the heel and minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.