Manufactured in 1888, this is a Third Model with the dust cover guide rail integrally machined to the receiver. Blade front sight and two leaf folding rear sight. 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 cartridge elevator is marked "45-60". Blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever, forend cap and buttplate. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm with an iron forend cap, and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).

Very good. The metal surfaces have a smooth brown and gray patina with traces of thin original blue finish on the receiver. The wood is also very good with a few minor gouges, and scattered minor dings and dents. The action needs a little work, the cartridge elevator hangs up. The markings are clear.