OB - EXCELLENT- all original parts; over 80% original finish; sharp lettering, numerals and design on metal; unmarred wood.

PRF - PROFESSIONALLY REFINISHED OR RESTORED

The rifle has blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights on a barrel marked with the two line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1873" flanked by floral dashes, and the lower tang has the serial number. Blue barrel, full length magazine and dust cover (Third Model) and remaining parts are casehardened. The buttplate has a compartment (cleaning rod missing). The highly figured walnut forearm and straight grip stock feature multi-point checkering. The included factory letter confirms the rifle was received in the warehouse on November 22, 1883, and shipped on the same day as part of order number 9210 with a 26 inch round barrel, set trigger, checkered stock, and casehardened finish.