Manufactured in 1895 as a third model with the dust cover rail integrally machined as part of the receiver and dust cover with rear serrations. The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with an octagon barrel in .22 Short caliber and plain trigger when received in the warehouse on December 18, 1895, and shipped the next day. The barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight, "22 SHORT" stamped at the breech, a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The cartridge elevator is marked "22 CAL/SHORT." The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The smooth straight grip stock has a solid crescent buttplate.

Fine, retaining 40% original blue finish with a smooth brown-gray patina on the balance. Traces of darkened original case colors remain on the hammer and lever. The refinished wood is very good with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.