The accompanying factory letter states this rifle was received in the warehouse on October 27, 1890 and shipped the same day with a 25 inch octagon barrel in .32 caliber (likely a factory recording error as the octagon barrel is correctly 26 inches), plain trigger and casehardened receiver. The desirable special order casehardened third model receiver features an integral dust cover guide and a dust cover with rear finger serrations. The receiver also has the "step" at the junction with the barrel found on rifles chambered for .22, .32 and .38 caliber cartridges. The rifle is fitted with a combination Beach front sight, an elevation adjustable rear sight and a folding tang peep sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates legend ahead of the rear sight and "32 WCF" at the breech. The cartridge elevator is marked "32 CAL." The upper tang has the model designation, and the lower tang has the serial number. The special order buttstock is extra figured walnut and is fitted with a solid crescent buttplate. Provenance: The John Fox Collection

Fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. 60% original blue remains on the dust cover. 30% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. 60% original case colors vivid in and round the protected areas remain on the receiver. The hammer, lever and forend cap retain 40% original case colors. Slight patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is also fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. An attractive example of the gun that won the West with desirable extra features.