This is an excellent example of a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle that was manufactured in 1882. The rifle has the Third Model integral dust cover rail, dust cover with serrated edges and concealed trigger pin. The top of the barrel is marked "WINCHESTER'S-REPEATING-ARMS. NEW HAVEN.CT./KING'S-IMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH. 29. 1886. OCTOBER 16. 1860." and "38-Cal." is marked on the top of the barrel at the breech. The bottom of the brass cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL" in script letters. The upper receiver tang is roll-stamped "{ MODEL. 1873. }" in fancy letters with foliate designs at either end and the serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang between the lever latch and the tang screw. Dovetailed blade front and adjustable rear sporting sights. Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth oil finished walnut forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate, with compartment (cleaning rod not included).