Manufactured in 1888, the two-line address/King's patent marking and "44 W.C.F." caliber marking on the barrel, model designation on the upper tang, "44 CAL." on the bottom of the cartridge elevator, and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a nicely figured smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included). The included factory letter confirms .44-40 caliber, octagon barrel, and the desirable special order casehardened receiver and set trigger, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 5 March 1889 and shipment on 27 November 1891 in order number 15883.

Very good, retains 25% plus original blue finish with the balance thinned to mostly a smooth brown patina, strong traces of the original case colors mostly in sheltered areas with the balance a silvery grey patina, and 30% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate. The wood is also fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout and retaining most of the varnish. Mechanically functions fine with the exception of the set trigger not setting.