Manufactured in 1882, this is a Second variation Model 1876 rifle with the dust cover guide rail attached to the top of the receiver by two screws. The top of the barrel ahead of the rear sight is marked with the two line address/King's improvement patent dates and "45-60 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1876.". The serial number is on the lower tang and the bottom of the cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". German silver blade front and adjustable folding ladder rear sights. 1/2 magazine tube, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with an iron forend cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate and compartment, (cleaning rod not included).

Very good. The metal surfaces have a mottled brown patina with 20% of the original blue finish mostly contained to the protected area of the receiver side plates. There is some minor oxidation on the lever and buttplate. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer. The reoiled wood is also very good with a small shallow gouge on the lower left side of the stock and overall some scattered minor dents and dings. The markings are clear. The action is fine.