Manufactured in 1883 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with serrations at the rear. Standard two-line barrel address/King's patent marking, 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. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Fine, retains 70% plus original high polish blue finish, 30% original case colors, and 60% original nitre blue with the balance a mixture of plum brown and grey patina, a couple patches of light pitting on the right of the lever and lower frame, and a replacement screw in the bottom of the receiver. There is surface rust visible between the barrel and magazine tube near the muzzle. The wood is fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.