Manufactured in 1882 as a third model (dust cover guide rail integral to the receiver and dust cover featuring serrated finger grip on the rear) and fitted with a special order steel shotgun buttplate. It has dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "38-CAL" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL." Mounted on a smooth forearm and shotgun style straight grip stock with steel buttplate.

Very good plus. The receiver retains 75% original blue finish, otherwise the rifle retains traces of original blue finish in the protected areas with the overall balance a mottled brown patina. Traces of original case colors remain on the hammer and lever, and traces of original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is also very good with some minor-moderate scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.