Manufactured in 1879, this late First Model 1873 Winchester falls near the end of the 1600-31000 serial range and has the mortised dust cover guide rails and dust cover with integral checkered thumb piece. It is equipped with German silver blade front and elevation adjustable sporting rear sights, a smooth straight wrist stock and forearm, and crescent buttplate with compartment. The barrel is marked with the two line address and King's Improvement patent information and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" in script. The lower tang is marked with the serial number behind the barrel latch.