Manufactured in 1882. This Third Model 1873 rifle has the integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated edges. The rifle features a full length magazine, blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The barrel has the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873". Mounted on a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very good. Traces of original blue finish and case colors remain in the protected areas with the balance a mottled gray patina. The wood is also very good with a long hairline crack on the forearm and some minor handling marks. Mechanically fine.