A few examples of appraisal values for
1878 US SPRINGFIELD

• U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• 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
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• 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: 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 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked US Model 1878 on breech block 45-70 caliber 32-1/2'' round barrel long range rear sight walnut stock. S/n 247315. Clean bore rifling visible though weak strong action. Eagle and US Springfield on lockplate. V P Eagle head proof marks on barrel. Square cartouche on left side of stock. Dark grey-blue patina on barrel stock has some dings. Lettering is slightly faded though quite legible. A nice clean gun.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLEU.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70 caliber, 32 1/2" barrel, walnut 7/8 length stock with two barrel bands, flip up sight, barrel stamped N.J, cleaning rod below barrel, metal butt plate, serial #29174. No FFL or background check required. Manufactured 1873-1876.
• U.S. MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1868 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1870.50-70 CF caliber, serial number 44377, walnut stock with four crisp cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", lock marked "1863" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the breech block is marked with an eagle head and "1870/US", both barrel bands marked "U", 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 Mdl. 1873 rifle,
  U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle, trap door, 32-5/8 in. barrel, original stock with faint inspector cartouche and marked "Kent", serial number 77170; no permit required. 60 percent original color, chips dents and abrasions to stock, large chip at back of plate, metal parts with original color and scattered rust. Private Collection, Goldsboro, North Carolina.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE MODEL
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE MODEL 1878. Marked US Model 1884 on breech. Lock markings of US Springfield and eagle. Round barrel 32 1/2'' .45/70 caliber with Buffington rear site and corrugated trigger. Inspector stamp S.W.P. 1889 on stock. S/n 476133. Better than average condition with nice dark metal and wood surfaces.
• US SPRINGFIELD 1873 RIFLE. Round
  US SPRINGFIELD 1873 RIFLE. Round barrel 35 1/2'' long marked ''VP' over eagle head additional ''P'' just below. Blade front and adjustable flip-up rear sight. Lock plate marked ''US Springfield'' with eagle motif in front of hammer. ''US model 1873'' stamped above breech ''SWP 1882'' stamped on left side of stock. Comes with bayonet stamped ''U S'' just above bend at base. S/n 219873. Over-all condition is good. Some dings and scratches.
• Springfield 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• U.S. MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1879 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1880.45-70 caliber, serial number 136414, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the left side, blued finish, marked on the lock U.S./SPRINGFIELD" with an eagle, breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1873", the top of the barrel marked with an "R", the left side marked with "V/P" over an eagle and "P", with a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1884 CADET TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1884 CADET TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1892.45-70, serial number 251942, walnut stock with two crisp cartouche marks on the left side, stamped "185" in front of the butt plate tang, steel fittings, lock marked with an eagle and "US/SPRINGFIELD", marked on the top of the breech block "U.S/MODEL/1884", breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a front sight hood, and a cleaning rod.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: With bayonet, serial number 290002
• 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.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR RIFLE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAP DOOR RIFLE MODEL 1866.57 cal. Lock plate stamped US Springfield 1865''. Trap stamped ''1866'' with eagle head proof. Finish worn to dull silver. Length of barrel 37''.''
• Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock
  Springfield Model 1816 Flintlock Rifle and Bayonet lockplate marked "US" below an eagle and "Springfield 1827", Type II, .69 cal., 42 in. barrel, stock with faint inspector's cartouch
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70 caliber, 32 1/2" round barrel, blued finish, 7/8 length walnut military stock with cartouches intact, metal butt plate stamped US, rear sight adjusts for elevation, two barrel bands, cleaning rod, serial #283740, stock date 1884. No FFL or background check required.
• AMERICAN SCHOOL: "INTERIOR OF A
  AMERICAN SCHOOL: "INTERIOR OF A SPRINGFIELD MASS. BANK" Colored pencil perspective drawing on paper 11 x 19 1/2 in. (sight). Provenance: Hirschl & Adler Galleries Inc. NY.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. 45-70 caliber marked Springfield 1873 on lock plate U.S. Model 1884 on breechblock 32-1/2'' round barrel flip up rear sight dark walnut stock and sling swivels. S/n 326636. Bore clean good rifling strong action. Dark plum patina on metal (missing at tip) inspection stamps on barrel. All numbers and stamps on metal are clear. Cartouche stamps are missing from stock. Heavy varnish.
• SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863
  SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863 TRAPDOOR MODEL RIFLE United States,Late 19th CenturyRetrofitted 1870 trapdoor breach believed to be modified during the period.
• 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.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 SMOOTHBORE MUSKET United StatesC. 1853.69 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the left side, bright finish, steel fittings, marked on the butt plate tang "US", marked on the lock "SPRING/FIELD/1853" with an eagle over "US" in front of the hammer, the barrel tang marked "1853", the breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a flared tip ramrod.
• US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 SPORTERIZED MUSKETU.S. Springfield Model 1842 sporterized musket dated 1853, reduced length 33" round smooth bore barrel, wood ramrod, lockplate markings are eagle over US forward of hammer, "Springfield 1853" at rear of hammer, reduced length stock with one barrel band impression about 7/1/8" forward of lockplate, steel butt plate marked US at upper tang, no other visible markings, overall: 49"l
• ''Atlas of The City of Springfield
  ''Atlas of The City of Springfield Massachusetts'' 1899 folio worn.
• 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.
• 19TH C. TRAPDOOR US SPRINGFIELD
  19TH C. TRAPDOOR US SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. A 19th C. US Springfield trapdoor rifle, model 1884, with walnut stock, SN 1183.
• U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle,
  U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle, breech loading trap door, serial number 284412, original stock inspection cartouches, with bayonet, leather hanger for bayonet marked "Rock Island Arsenal" with brass mount, older sling, leather cartridge box marked "Watervliet Arsenal" with eleven original cartridges; no permit required. Stock with minor scrapes, dents and normal wear, bayonet reconditioned, leather strap probably original, cartridge box in excellent condition with minor scuffs and wear. Private Collection, Goldsboro, North Carolina.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 RIFLED MUSKET United StatesC. 1852.69 rifled bore, NSN, walnut stock, bright finish, butt plate tang marked "US/H/12", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1852" with an eagle over "US", barrel tang marked "1852", the left side of the breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a ramrod adapted for the .69 caliber Minie' ball.
• U.S. Trapdoor Springfield .50-70
  U.S. Trapdoor Springfield .50-70 Rifle 32-1/2 in. barrel, Model 1868, serial number 20621, Allin Conversion, lockplate marked "US Springfield" and "1863", butt plate marked "US" and "10", butt stock marked "GA" at tang, "P" proofmark and inspector's cartouche faint but visible, trapdoor marked "1869", leather sling probably original,
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 BAYONET
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 BAYONET AND SCABBARD. Marked ''US'' with leather scabbard and frog. 21''l. Photographed in catalogue with lot 189
• 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.
• 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 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.