This is an example of a Winchester Third Model 1873 Rifle that was manufactured in 1887. The rifle has a full octagon barrel and full length magazine. The receiver has the Third Model integral dust cover lug and is fitted with a dust cover with seriated edges. The barrel has a "Winchester Express" front sight with ivory bead and a sporting style rear sight. The receiver tang is fitted with a folding combination rear sight with coarsely knurled post, fold out aperture and 1884 patent date on the base. The top barrel flat is roll-stamped with the two line legend: "WINCHESTER'S REPEATING ARMS.NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A./-KING'S IMPROVEMENT PATENTED MARCH 29. 1866. OCTOBER 16.1860." ahead of the rear sight. The caliber designation, "32 W.C.F." is stamped on the top barrel flat ahead of the receiver. "32 CAL" is engraved on the cartridge elevator. The serial number is located on the lower receiver tang behind the loading lever latch.