Manufactured in 1890 as a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with rear serrations. The accompanying factory letter confirms the octagon barrel in .44 caliber, plain trigger, special order half magazine, and casehardened receiver. The rifle was received in the warehouse on November 20, 1890 and shipped the next day. Blade front sight and elevation adjustable rear sight on a barrel stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "44 WCF" at the breech. "44 CAL" is marked on the cartridge elevator, "MODEL 1873" is marked on the upper tang, and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very good plus, retaining 40% original blue finish and 25% of the original case colors visible in and around the sheltered areas on the frame with a smooth brown patina on the balance. 25% of the original niter blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with a hairline crack visible at the stock toe and minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.