Manufactured in 1871. The top of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/King's improvement patent dates and the serial number is marked on the lower tang behind the trigger. Blade front sight integral with the barrel band and folding two leaf rear sight. There is a saddle ring and staple attached to the left rear of the receiver. Blue barrel and magazine tube, casehardened hammer and lever. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with buttstock compartment, (cleaning rod not included).