Manufactured in 1882 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with rear serrations, two-line address/King's patent marking on the barrel that is fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Model designation on the upper tang and serial number on the lower tang. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Fine, retains 60% plus original blue finish, faint traces of original case colors, and 90% plus original nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a smooth grey patina. The refinished wood is also fine with a few scattered light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.