Manufactured in 1891, this is a very fine example of an antique third Model 1873 rifle. The third model receiver has the integral dust cover guide and dust cover with the gripping serrations at the rear. The top barrel flat is marked with the two-line address and King's patent marking, as well as the caliber marking at the breech. The model marking is on the upper tang and the serial number is on the lower tang. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight, elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sight, and a Lyman peep sight mounted on the upper tang. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and nicely figured straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.