A few examples of appraisal values for
1855 SPRINGFIELD

• Springfield 1855 Rifle Carbine Copy
  Springfield 1855 Rifle Carbine Copy 56 cal. 22" round barrel. Two-leaf rear barrel sight swivel ramrod. Lockplate dated 1852 and marked Springfield.?A close copy of a 1855 rifled carbine. Condition: Good.
• Springfield: 1855, percussion
  Springfield: 1855, percussion pistol-carbine, .58 cal, 12" bbl, fitted with detachable shoulder stock which is possibly of later manufacture, unnumbered wrist of pistol is cracked, pistol dated 1856 with complete and working priming mechanism. Estimate $2,250-3,000
• Springfield: 1855, percussion
  Springfield: 1855, percussion pistol-carbine, .58 cal, 12" bbl, fitted with detachable shoulder stock which is the same number as the pistol (15) however may be of later manufacture, pistol dated 1856 with complete and working priming mechanism, wood cracks, chip out of buttstock. Estimate $2,500-3,500
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL. American. Pistol Carbine .58 caliber without the buttstock. Lock plate marked ''US Springfield 1856''. Walnut stock brass butt cap two rear sights and barrel marked with V/P and eagle proofs. 18 1/2''l.
• ''Atlas of The City of Springfield
  ''Atlas of The City of Springfield Massachusetts'' 1899 folio worn.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION PISTOL United StatesC. 1856.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with light cartouche marks on the left side, steel back strap, brass fittings, lock marked "1856" and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with an eagle, breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a swivel-type ramrod.
• Model 1865 Springfield First
  Model 1865 Springfield First Allin Rifle .59 cal. 40'' barrel. Three barrel bands lockplate dated 1865 with eagle and marked U.S. Springfield. Walnut stock. Condition: Barrel is brown with some pitting mixing in. Lockplate has been polished and re-colored. Stock has a small splinter missing at the extractor. Stock has some nicks and dings.
• Springfield: 1884, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1884, trapdoor breech-ldg rifle, .45 cal, 32 1/2" bbl, dated 1884 on breech-block. Lock marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and shield over crossed arrows. Bbl reblued, hammer screw msg, stock cleaned buttplate pitted otherwise GWO, serial # 37505?. Estimate $350-450
• Model 1855 Springfield Pistol
  Model 1855 Springfield Pistol Carbine .58 cal. 12" barrel with V P eagle on the left side of the barrel. Two-leaf rear sight on the breech barrel dated 1855 and the lock dated 1855 with Springfield marked on the forward part of the lock eagle on the Maynard tape primer cover. Swivel ramrod brass furniture.?Walnut stock.?The detachable pistol stock is a aged reproduction. Condition: Barrel has been lightly clean with some pitting around the breech and percussion bolster. Complete lock with some patina and black staining.? All lines are very sharp.? Stock with some nicks and dings.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 1ST ALLIN
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 1ST ALLIN CONVERSION RIFLE United StatesC. 1865.58 rimfire, NSN, walnut stock with crisp cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", case hardened lock marked "1864" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", remaining date before conversion "63" is on the top of the barrel as is the eagles head, case hardened breech block, with a cleaning rod.
• Springfield: 1870, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1870, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .50 cal, 22" bbl. Dated 1870 on breech-block, lock marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and shield over crossed arrows. C. war type lockplate dated 1864 as is correct for this model. Eagle head over crossed arrows and U.S. on breech, U.S. on buttplate, fitted with saddle bar and ring. 1 of 341, produced in 1871, no serial # visible, very good working order and condition. Estimate $3,500-5,000
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1857-58.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with two cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, the lock is marked "1857" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the top barrel flat is marked "1858", the breech is marked "V/P" over an eagles head, with a brass nose cap and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• Springfield: 1870,trapdoor
  Springfield: 1870,trapdoor breech-ldg rifle, .50 cal, 32 1/2" bbl, dated 1870 on breech-block, lock marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and shield over crossed arrows. Civil War type lockplate dated 1863 as is correct with this model. Fitted with leather sling. Missing or broken main spg, otherwise good working order. Serial # on bbl and breech block # 38613. Metal parts brite, lightly worn, stock sound. Estimate $600-800
• Springfield 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• 1851 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE.
  1851 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Cocking mechanism works well. Stock is inscribed GAGH. Barrel has miner pitting.
• Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle,
  Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle, .45-.70 cal., 32 in. barrel, Serial No. 452836; no permit required. Refinished walnut stock, 70 percent original finish with light rust, lacking cleaning rod.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1860.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with a light cartouche mark on the left side, steel fittings, the butt plate tang is marked "US", the lock is marked "1860" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the top flat of the barrel is marked "1860, the breech marked "V/P" over an eagles head, with a blued rear sight, and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• Springfield: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech block, lock marked Springfield and U.S., with saddle ring and compartment in butt. Good condition and working order, serial # 324057? Estimate $650-800
• Ca. 1870, hand-colored photograph
  Ca. 1870, hand-colored photograph of a young Union soldier standing with a US Springfield rifle w/bayonet. Image 7.5” x 5.5” Overall 16” x 14.5" Condition: slight foxing to paper CT Transfer Fee $10
• Springfield: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech-block, lock marked U.S. Springfield, GWO, stock cleaned, rear sight disassembled, but intact. Serial # 260261. Estimate $350-400
• Springfield: 1877, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1877, trapdoor rifle, .45 cal, 29 1/2" bbl, mkd 1873 on breechblock and lock, overall very good condition, inspected and good working order, stock nicked obliterating inspector cartouche, serial # 97248. Estimate $600-800
• U.S. Springfield Flintlock Musket
  U.S. Springfield Flintlock Musket Model 1795Type III Overall L 58 1/2''E
• CIVIL WAR MUSKET - Springfield 1852
  CIVIL WAR MUSKET - Springfield 1852 Musket .69 cal with US Eagle stamp on lockplate back of barrel stamped 'VP 1858' and '34' 42'' barrel 57 3/4'' overall stock shortened lacks all bands missing ramrod corrosion added sight.
• Springfield: 1847, percussion
  Springfield: 1847, percussion snipers musketoon, .69 cal, 26" bbl. Made by Springfield Armory, 1 of 80 mfd in 1855 and so dated on the lock and barrel tang. GWO and very good overall condition, with inspected bbl and cartouche on stock. Sling removed from stock, U.S. on butt, no serial #. Estimate $2,000-2,500
• Model 1855 Springfield Pistol
  Model 1855 Springfield Pistol Carbine .58 cal. rifled 12" round barrel with V P eagle on the left side. Original three-leaf rear sight mounted on the tang. Swivel ramrod brass mounted walnut stock. Condition: Barrel is grey with some pitting around the front sight.?Lockplate has a brown patina mixing with some pitting.? Brass with untouched ?patina.??Wood stock with some nicks and dings.
• U.S. Model 1864 Springfield Rifle
  U.S. Model 1864 Springfield Rifle lockplate marked "US Springfield" with eagle, barrel and lockplate marked "1864", .58 cal., butt plate marked "US" and "57", 40 in. round barrel, correct leaf sight, correct swelled tulip rod; no permit required,
• Springfield: 1884, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1884, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1884 on breech block, lock marked U.S. Springfield. Fitted with saddle ring, and compartment for cleaning rod in butt. Stock split and repaired at tang and at bbl band, pitted breech, serial # not discernable, GWO. Estimate $650-800
• SPRINGFIELD 1855 PISTOL CARBINE
  SPRINGFIELD 1855 PISTOL CARBINE WITH STOCKUS Model 1855 Springfield Pistol-carbine with Maynard Tape Primer, date 1856, complete with shoulder stock. 1856. A rare and absolutely complete 1855 pistol carbine, all original, dated on the lockplate, and 1855 on the barrel tang, with clear cartouche on the shoulder stock. The gun is complete in every way, and the lock functions smoothly. Dimensions: 29 inches long overall. The barrel is 12 inches long, and the pistol without shoulder stock is 18 inches. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: The gun is very good, with sharp marks on the lock plate. The tape primer door is pitted, and the catch is not working, The barrel has some tool marks at the breech, possibly from someone removing the breech for cleaning. The stock is good, but there are no visible cartouches on the pistol, although the cartouche outline on the shoulder stock is very strong. There is a spare hammer return spring inside the muzzle. The brass is nicely toned. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 TYPE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1795 TYPE I MUSKET United StatesC. 1795-1802.73 bore, NSN, walnut stock with "US" stamped on the left side, bright finish, steel fittings, marked on the lock "SPRINGFIELD" with an eagle over "US" in front of the cock, marked on the breech "US" and "P/V" with an eagle head, with a button-type ramrod.
• Model 1865 Springfield First
  Model 1865 Springfield First Allin Two-Band Rifle .58 cal. 32.5" round barrel. Lockplate marked with eagle US and Springfield and dated 1865. Correct lockplate date and has the cut to allow the extractor to work properly. Top of buttplate has rack number.? Walnut stock.? These were made up and used as Cadet rifles by military schools and academies. Condition: Barrel is grey with some black staining. Breechblock is a dark mottled grey. Lockplate is grey with sharp and crisp?markings.?Stock is excellent with some nicks and dings and two very nice cartouches.
• U.S. Springfield percussion rifle
  U.S. Springfield percussion rifle Musket Model 1855 with bayonet NVSN. .58 caliber single shot muzzleloader round barrel fastened by three barrel bands. Cleanout screw on bolster. Iron mountings with brass forend cap. All metal parts finished bright. Steel ramrod with tulip-shaped end and swelled shank. Front sight doubles as lug for angular bayonet included. This is one of the earlier models with a long range rear sight with large leaf and was made without patchbox. Walnut fullstock. Lockplate marked: ''U.S. SPRINGFIELD'' with date stamped at rear of lock behind hammer. Eagle motif on tape primer compartment lid. Barrel marking at breech: V/P eaglehead. ''U.S.'' on tang of buttplate. Inspector initials on left side of stock opposite lock. overall L56'' barrel L40'' (2pcs) Other Notes: Made by the Springfield Armory circa 1857-1861. Total production was 47 115. This model proved to be one of the staple arms of the American Civil war and was the first U.S. Martial Arm designed to fire the Minie bullet in .58 caliber. Arsenal modified during the war to utilize the Maynard Tape Primer System which made loading and firing much faster.
• U.S. MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION
  U.S. MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET Springfield, Massachusetts, .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with a two-leaf raised sight, V, P and eagle head proofs at breech, dated 1859 on flat to left of the percussion cap nipple; walnut stock with brass Enfield-style nose cap, otherwise mounts are iron; an illegible inspector's cartouche is present on the stock's left behind the side plate's rear screw; the lockplate stamped with U.S. SPRINGFIELD before the tape primer compartment and dated 1859 at the rear; US placed on butt plate tang. Bayonet present and marked US / F.
• SPRINGFIELD 1888 WITH BAYONET.
  SPRINGFIELD 1888 WITH BAYONET. .45-70 caliber 32 5/8'' barrel with Buffington sight. U.S. Model 1884 marked on breech block U.S Springfield and eagle on lock stamped VP on barrel and SWP 1891 on stock. Contains sliding ramrod bayonet. S/n 527422. Lots of dings and scratches on stock barrel is in good shape.
• Springfield: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech block and lock, U.S. marked, with saddle ring and cleaning rods in butt. Good condition and working order, no inspector marks on wood, possible custer range, serial # 41944. Estimate $2,500-3,000