#333471 B, made in 1890. 24″ octagon barrel with a dark bore. The barrel has factory sights with a buckhorn rear. The walnut stocks have a straight grip and a steel crescent buttplate. The original .22 caliber magazine liner is complete and working, however the end cap is a replacement. The barrel has been cleaned long ago; the edges are good; the factory address was refreshed by engraving but is only partially legible; the factory “Kings Improvement” patent stamping is in fine condition. The sideplates were also abrasively cleaned at the same time. These cleaned parts have been recolored so now all the metal has an even smoky gray/blue patina with minor pinprick pitting. The stocks are missing a small chip at the top of the buttplate and otherwise show only minor handling marks on an old refinish. The mechanism works well, and the dust cover is present. These 1873s were the first American repeating rifles made in .22 rimfire.
This is an antique rifle and will transfer with no Federal restrictions RR Auction COA.
