Manufactured in 1883 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrated rear edge. Dovetail blade and elevation adjustable sights on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend and "38-CAL." The cartridge elevator is marked "38 CAL," and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873." The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very fine, retaining 70% plus original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. 90% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 40% plus original case colors remain on the hammer, lever and buttplate. The wood is also very fine showing some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.