This is a Winchester Model 1873 with the dust cover base integrally machined as part of the receiver. Manufactured in 1890, the top of the barrel is marked with two line address/King's Improvement marking. The breech end on top is marked "22 SHORT", and the bottom of the brass elevator is marked "22 CAL./SHORT". The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" with foliate designs. The serial number on the lower tang. Lyman bead blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn sporting rear sight. Casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron end cap and a straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Good. The metal surfaces have a smooth mottled brown patina with scattered scratches and dings. The magazine tube has a small dent. The casehardened hammer and lever have a smooth dark grey patina. The brass cartridge elevator has a smooth dark patina with crisp marking. The wood is good with scattered minor dings, pressure dents and scratches and a few small chips absent from the forearm. The markings are legible. Mechanically good.