A few examples of appraisal values for
1863 SPRINGFIELD 58 CALIBER

• Springfield 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• 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
• U.S. Springfield .58 caliber
  U.S. Springfield .58 caliber centerfire Model 1866 U.S. breechloading rifle NVSN. Full walnut stock with steel buttplate three barrel bands with two sling swivels and original iron ramrod; lockplate marked: ''U.S.Springfield'' with spread eagle buttstock stamped: ''13610'' on the left side below ''1030''. overall L55 3/4'' barrel L40'' Provenance: The Estate of the late Jim Anthony Avery's Creek North Carolina. Other Notes: 2nd. Allin Conversion a.k.a. Second Model Allin ''Trapdoor''. Designed by Erskine S. Allin. Total of 25 000 altered at the Springfield Armory using Model 1863 percussion muskets. Very rare Civil War conversion of percussion musket to breechloading rifle. Updated 11/29/2011 Good original condition. Metal slightly pitted. Stock sound with no breaks. Strong lock mechanism. Good bore.
• SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET 1863.
  SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET 1863. Type I .58 caliber 40'' round barrel and darkly stained wood stock. Barrel is marked ''1863'' in front of tang and ''V ''over ''P'' just left of tang on barrel. Behind hammer on lock plate marked ''1863''. U.S. Springfield and eagle stamped in front of hammer. Eagle is also stamped on the breech plug. Stock has dings scratches and discoloration which is consistent with age. Bore shows light rust. Hammer lock and trigger mechanism are strong. Parts look original.
• 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
• 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
• Model 1863 Springfield
  Model 1863 Springfield Rifled-Musket Type 1 .58 cal. 40'' round barrel dated 1863 on the top of tang and on the lockplate.  Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Condition: Barrel has a grey look with some light oxidation and pitting build up on the top of the barrel.  Lock has a mottled grey look with some pitting on the top of hammer.  Wood is excellent with a nice dark look and two faint cartouches.  Bore is excellent. Has a correct bridle leather sling with single eye and single neck hook.
• 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.
• GUN: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE,
  GUN: SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE, DATED 1863 BUT ACTUALLY 1868 MODEL, 50 - 70 CALIBER, TYPICAL DINGS AND WEAR, FUNCTIONAL.GUN: Springfield Armory rifle, dated 1863 but actually 1868 model, 50 - 70 caliber, typical dings and wear, functional.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• Springfield: 1847, percussion
  Springfield: 1847, percussion cavalry musketoon, .69 cal, 26" bbl. Made by Springfield Armory, dated 1851 on the tail of lockplate, also on bbl tang. All mounts are of brass and the stock is fitted with a 9 1/4" ringbar and ring on the left side. Ramrod swivels have been replaced by a sleeved chain device, a rare varient. U.S. on buttplate, stock inspected. Very good overall adn GWO, no serial # present. Estimate $2,750-3,750
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Rifle
  Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Rifle 32-1/2 in. round barrel with visible marks, serial number 558816, ramrod bayonet, trapdoor marked "US/Model/1884", stock with inspector's cartouche dated 1892, butt plate marked "US/B/5/19", lockplate marked "US Springfield" b
• CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS 1863
  CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS 1863 RIFLE62 Cal Smoothbore, walnut stock. Stamped from Springfield Armory. Length 52 in.
• MODEL 1861 U. S. SPRINGFIELD
  MODEL 1861 U. S. SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel mounted with rear sight; a V, P and eagle head are at the breech; eagle, U.S. / SPRINGFIELD on the lockplate before the hammer and the date 1861 is behind the hammer; walnut stock with iron mounts, arsenal number "32" stamped on left side of stock with illegible inspector's cartouche behind the number; a leather sling is attached; the bayonet is also present.
• Springfield Model 1842 Musket and
  Springfield Model 1842 Musket and Bayonet .69 caliber 42'' barrel VP and eagle on left rear side of barrel. Lockplate stamped Springfield 1853/U.S. with eagle stamp. Steel buttplate trigger guard and bands. Walnut stock with two sling swivels. Condition: Very good.
• 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
• 1864 M1863 SPRINGFIELD CIVIL WAR
  1864 M1863 SPRINGFIELD CIVIL WAR MUSKET RIFLE GUN United States,Dated 1864.58 caliber single shot muzzle loader, three barrel bands, butt plate stamped "US", barrel stamped "1864" with "VP" eagle head mark.
• 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,
• U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1868 rifle,
  U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1868 rifle, percussion, 32-1/2 in. barrel, serial number 3324, with bayonet and scabbard; no permit required. 30 percent original color, stock with dents, scratches and normal wear, metal parts with old cleaning with pewter color. Collection of the Late Ruth Scott, Charlotte, North Carolina.
• Model 1866 Trapdoor Springfield
  Model 1866 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle Allin Conversion with 36-5/8 in. barrel, .50 cal. Centerfire, breech block marked "1866" over American eagle, lockplate marked "US Springfield" and "1864", one-leaf sight, butt plate marked "US" and "D" over "22", inspector's cartouche and proof circle visible, hand-carved on butt "Reel", no serial number found,
• 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.
• LIKELY BULLET STRUCK MODEL 1861
  LIKELY BULLET STRUCK MODEL 1861 U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with raised site to rear, V/P/eagle head at breech; walnut stock with iron mounts; the lockplate with an eagle over U.S. / SPRINGFIELD before the hammer and dated 1862 behind the hammer; possible worn inspector's cartouche to rear of upper screw on the left side of stock; US stamped on butt plate tang; sling swivels present.
• 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: 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
• Springfield: 1847, artillery
  Springfield: 1847, artillery musketoon, .69 cal, 26" bbl. Made by Springfield Armory, dated 1848 on tail of lockplate, trumpet ram-rod and fitted with bayonet lug, no sling swivels present. No serial # present. U.S. on buttplate, inspected barrel. Good condition overall and in GWO. Estimate $1,500-2,500
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET Springfield Model 1861 percussion musket. .58 caliber. Walnut stock with 1863 lock date. 40" barrel length, 56" overall.
• Model 1868 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1868 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Allin Conversion, .50 cal. centerfire, 32-1/2 in. barrel, serial number "16" on barrel and breech block, breech block marked "1869" above eagle and crossed arrows and "US", lockplate marked "US Springfield" and "1863", type I sight, front trigger tang with "A", butt stock marked "US", partial cartouche with script "E..." (Erskine S. Allin),
• 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.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1888 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 12390. Lock dated 1884. Condition: Good condition with a poor bore.
• 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.
• 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: 1807, flintlock
  Springfield: 1807, flintlock carbine, .54 cal, 32 1/2" bbl, very rare martial carbine, ordered by the Indian Dept for insurance to friendly Indians, one of 1202 mfd by Springfield armory circa 1807 -1810, converted to percussion, bbl cut to approx 3/4", sling swivels (possibly added) forend splintered dated 1809 on both the tail of the lockplate and top of the buttplate, inspected barrel. Estimate $4,000-5,000
• 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.