This is a Third 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 unmarked. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" with the serial number on the lower tang. Blade front sight and adjustable sporting notch rear sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm with an iron end cap and a straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Very good. The rifle retains 20% of the original blue finish faded to a smooth brown patina, scattered scratches and dings and some minor vise marks on the barrel. The casehardened hammer and lever have a smooth dark gray patina with some minor scratches and dings. The brass elevator has a smooth dark patina. The revarnished wood is good with scattered scratches, dings and pressure dents. Mechanically fine.