Manufactured in 1876 as a First Model 1873, this carbine has the desirable "thumbprint" dust cover retained by the integral guide rails on the top of the receiver. The barrel is marked on top with the standard two-line address/King's patent markings, correctly lacks a caliber marking, and is non-factory marked "C.I. 22." on the left near the rear sight, the meaning of which is unknown. The upper tang has the model marking and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight, a folding two-leaf rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock stamped "4" on the right of the wrist with a trapdoor carbine buttplate, containing an included three-piece cleaning rod.

Good, showing mostly a dark grey patina with some light surface pitting scattered throughout and some of the markings slightly softened. The wood is also good with numerous scattered dents and scratches scattered throughout and a few scattered hairline cracks. Mechanically excellent.