Manufactured in 1883, this Third Model 1873 carbine has the distinctive dust cover rail integral to the top of the receiver. It features a fixed front sight and a folding ladder carbine rear sight. The top of the barrel has the standard two line address/King's improvement patent dates ahead of the rear sight. There are no caliber markings. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the serial number is on the lower tang. There is a saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver and it is mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with an iron carbine buttplate with compartment

Good. The carbine has a smooth crisp gray patina with some original blue remaining around the trigger and the side plates. Some mild pitting is present on the buttplate. The wood is also good with limited surface chipping and some pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.