Manufactured in 1884, this is a Third Model with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. Blade front sight and adjustable folding ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 yards and marked "1876". 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". Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with a steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Very fine. The rifle retains 75% original blue finish with some areas thinning to a brown or gray patina. There is some scattered light spotting. Half of the original case colors remain on the hammer and lever, with a smooth mottled grayish brown patina on the balance. The wood is fine with most of the original varnish remaining, and showing some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. Mechanically is excellent.