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 1888 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. The caliber marking is also on the cartridge elevator. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. 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).

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% original blue finish with streaks finish visible throughout, otherwise faded to plum. The receiver retains 95% bright original blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance and a series of light scratches on the right rear side. Traces of original nitre blue remain on the loading gate. 50% original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. Faded patterns of original case color remain on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with minor-moderate handling marks. Mechanically excellent.