Manufactured in 1874 with a first model dust cover held in place with grooved guides and cover with highly desirable raised checkered oval "thumbprint" grip. The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade and elevation adjustable rear sights and is marked with the two-line address/patent dates. The rifle correctly lacks caliber markings. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873," and the serial number is stamped in script on the lower tang. Mounted on a smooth straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate featuring a compartment. Comes with a 4-piece cleaning rod.

Very good. The rifle has a mottled brown patina mixed with cold blue. There is some minor pitting (mostly on the frame). The wood is fine with some minor scuffs, dings and scratches and a couple missing surface chips. Mechanically excellent.