A few examples of appraisal values for
1873 SPRINGFIELD

• U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINEModel
  U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD CARBINEModel 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield Carbine, .47, serial #143002, with percussion action, adjustable rear sight and sling attachment on left of magazine. Stock is stamped with an image of an eagle, while breech is stamped "VPP" with a symbol of an eagle head between the second and third letters, and "R" is stamped on the top of the breech. Right of magazine is stamped "U.S. Springfield" with an image of an eagle. Stock behind percussion hammer stamped "U.S. Model 1873". Barrel length - 22", Overall length - 40 3/4". Firearms made after 1898 require passing an FFL background check prior to transfer. Please be prepared with proper identification. Late 19th century. Condition: Decorative eagle on buttstock a later addition, good bore, cartouche not visible which indicates government acceptance, minor losses to stock, minor oxidation to barrel.
• CIVIL AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELATED
  CIVIL AND SPANISH AMERICAN WAR RELATED ARCHIVECivil and Spanish American War era CDVs and Spanish American War era photograph albums. 1st grouping - Grouping of Naval Academy CDVs from the Civil War era including images of a uniformed midshipman - verso in pencil "Perkins", another midshipman in uniform - verso "My roommate Finley - committed suicide", two midshipmen in uniform, verso in pencil "Bomfils & Finley", and a midshipman in coat uniform, verso in pencil, "Dillman". All midshipmen CDVs with F.M Zuller, Richfields Springs, and U.S. Naval Academy markings verso. Large CDV of older gentleman in full uniform, lower margin, "Perry B. Dawley, Ens. Sergt. N.A. 1887" (Served in Company F 1st Regiment Volunteers Rhode Island as a private in 1861, post war served in the Newport Artillery - Rhode Island). Two large CDVs of the same gentleman, Bob Mitchell, one showing him in a naval uniform. Another post Civil war CDV with a soldier holding a rifle (possible 1873 Springfield trapdoor?), and a photographic print of a gentleman in uniform, verso in ink, "New dress uniform compliments C. E. Nelson D. Co. 23rd". Archive also includes a small tintype of two gentleman in formal attire (prob. Rhode Island), a large cabinet card of a seated dog similar to a collie, and a CDV showing a harbor (possibly Boston area). 2nd grouping - Three (3) Spanish American War era photographs books. 1st book includes an encampment scene from Camp Fornance and several photographs of Camp Meade showing various training activities with soldiers, four pages (approx. 16 photographs) showing a visit to Gettysburg, additional photographs of Camp Fornance in South Carolina, and a page showing pictures of the end of the 1st Rhode Island Vol. Infantry and the lowering of the flag, dated 1899. Last page titled, "Returning home". 2nd photographic book has the first page showing Brigade Camp, Difficult Run, June 28-30, 1898 - 1st Rhode Island, 2nd Tenn, 3rd Missouri. Following pages show Camp Dyer, Quonset Point, Difficult Run with photos of poor blacks and whites, Camp Alger, Camp Meade, Newport Artillery at Fort Adams 1898. 3rd photographic book - domestic scenes from Columbia SC, Christmas 1898, additional scenes of South Carolina including black families, and possibly a 4th of July parade with flags and ribbons draping the town, one arch with the words, "Sampson Santiago". Condition: 1st grouping - some Naval Academy CDVs have a pinhole where hung, minor toning and some corners bent. 2nd grouping - covers to albums frayed, at least one is detached.
• U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE AND
  U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE AND BAYONET United StatesC. 1873-77.45-70 caliber, serial number 90286, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, and "K/G/9" and "45" on the comb of the butt near the butt plate tang, blued finish, marked on the lock plate with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1873", with "V/P" over an eagles head on the left side of the breech, a cleaning rod, a modern sling, and a bayonet.
• MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE
  MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH NEW JERSEY MARKING Serial number 55916, caliber 45-70, 32-3/4 in. round barrel with front and adjustable rear sight; marked N.J on left at breech, the high arched breechblock stamped MODEL 1873 over eagle head and arrows, US below; iron mounts on walnut stock, arsenal numbered 31 on breech and butt plate tang; includes ramrod.
• M1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR TROWEL-BAYONET
  M1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR TROWEL-BAYONET Being a one-piece 10 in. blade and blued socket combination; a short-lived Indian War era implement that quickly became an obsolete novelty. With leather sheath having brass mounts.
• US M1873 Springfield 45-70 Bayonet with
  US M1873 Springfield 45-70 Bayonet with Sheath. In good condition with minor wear. Bayonet stamped "US" on bottom of spike. Scabbard is in good condition with some fading on the brass holder. See photos. Bayonet is 21.5" overall with a 17.5" spike.
• Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 71122. Large VP and eagle; early lockplate with 1873 date high arch breechblock. No lip hammer. Long wrist walnut stock. Condition: All metal is brown with some pitting. Bore is fair and might clean to better. Stock with nicks and dings.
• US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE:
  US MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE: Nice example with traces of case color remaining on barrel strap serial number 249109 45-70 caliber. Excellent markings inspectors cartouche dated 1883 on full length walnut stock. Tight action. Barrel measures 32 1/2'' 52'' overall.CONDITION: Note surface pitting due to poor storage last 16 1/2'' of barrel typical dings and scratches to stock.
• CONVERTED MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR
  CONVERTED MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR CARBINE: Well marked 45-70 caliber Model 1873 US Springfield obscured serial number. Many of the model 1873 rifles were restocked and cut down to the carbine dimensions. 24 3/4'' barrel with proof marks. 1884 dated cartouch and P in oval on stock. Action works fine.CONDITION: Note alligatoring to stock no cleaning rod o carrying ring typical scratches and dings to be expected.
• INDIAN WARS ERA US ARMY BELT RIG: Later
  INDIAN WARS ERA US ARMY BELT RIG: Later 19th century leather belt US buckle US cartridge box Model 1873 Springfield bayonet scabbard and leather frog attached. Sold with WWII era canvas belt.CONDITION: Note rig shows signs of use and wear.
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American,
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,