Manufactured in 1891, 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. This example is 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, the caliber designation on the cartridge elevator, and serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate with the compartment holding a four piece cleaning rod.

Fine, retaining 60% original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. Traces of original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 80% original case colors remain on the hammer. Traces of original case colors remain on the lever. The wood is also very fine with some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.