Manufactured in 1888 as a Third Model 1873 with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Standard two-line address/King's patent marking, caliber markings on the barrel at the breech and bottom of the cartridge elevator, model designation on the upper tang, and serial number on the lower tang. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights, and mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Fine, retains 40% plus original blue finish, 30% original case colors, and 25% original nitre blue with the balance mostly a smooth grey patina with some light pitting on the barrel near the address. The wood is also fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches, and a small chip absent at the toe. Mechanically excellent.