Manufactured in 1894 this fine Model 1873 is a third model with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear. The barrel is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight and is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech. The caliber designation is also on the brass cartridge elevator: "44 CAL." "MODEL 1873" is stamped on the upper tang, and the lower tang has the serial number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).