This early Winchester Model 1873 was manufactured in 1879 and has the Second Model screwed on dust cover guide rail and dust cover with serrated rear edges. The rifle has brass blade front sight, the two-line Winchester address and King's improvement patent barrel marking, an elevation adjustable buckhorn style rear sight and a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with crescent rifle buttplate with brass trapdoor. The serial number is marked on the lower tang while the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873".

Fine as partially refinished during the period. The barrel retains 70% of the refinished blue finish while the frame has a mottled brown patina mixed with 30% plus of original case colors. The forend cap has case colors mixed with brown patina. The buttplate and lever have a dark brown patina. There are some patches of minor pitting. The sanded and refinished wood is fine with some minor scratches and pressure marks. The action is excellent and most of the markings are crisp.