Manufactured in 1891 as a Third Model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The Model 1873 is one of the most iconic firearms of the American frontier. These small and mobile variants of the 1873 would have been even more popular for the firepower they offered in a small package. The included 1994 dated ATF letter lists the carbine as exempted from the NFA and classified as an antique. The included factory letter with this carbine confirms that it was originally manufactured with the desirable 15 inch barrel and in .32 caliber, as well as being special ordered with a nickel finish. It also lists receipt at the warehouse on 24 April 1891 and shipment on 16 May 1891. It is fitted with a blade front sight and folding rear sight, as well as a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The initials "F.P" are carved on both sides of the buttstock. This carbine is consecutively serialized to Lot 3021, which has the same configuration. Provenance: The Brandhorst Collection

Very good, showing traces of the original nickel finish with the balance primarily the dark brown patina that accompanies years of work on the plains along with some scattered light pitting. The lightly sanded and reoiled wood is also fine with a hairline crack in the front bottom of the forearm and some scattered minor handling marks, typical of a well-used gun. Mechanically excellent.