Manufactured in 1884. 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 elevation adjustable rear sight (missing the elevator). The top barrel flat has the two line address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" and the cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with forend cap and crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Good. The rifle retains scattered traces of original blue finish in the protected areas, otherwise a smooth gray patina. The magazine tube assembly is loose, but is mounted. The refinished wood is good with some scattered minor pressure dents and scratches with a large shallow gouge, a missing sliver of wood and a missing minor chip on the forearm. Mechanically fine.