Manufactured in 1891 as a Third Model 1873 musket with a dust cover guide rail integral to the top of the receiver and dust cover featuring serrated finger grips on the rear. Front sight has a base that serves as a bayonet lug, and the rear sight is a folding ladder. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking and "44 CAL." The cartridge elevator is marked "44 CAL." The upper tang has the model marking. The straight grip stock has a buttplate with compartment (cleaning rod not included).