Manufactured in 1879, this is a Third Model with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. Blade front sight and adjustable folding rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's Improvement patent dates and "CAL 45-60" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876" flanked by fancy brackets, the serial number is on the lower tang and the cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". Smooth forearm and straight grip stock with steel end cap and crescent buttplate with compartment containing a five piece cleaning rod.