A few examples of appraisal values for
MODEL 1888 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE

• U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1886-91.45-70 caliber, serial number 85418, walnut stock marked "39" on the wrist, blued barrel, lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1884", with a cleaning rod.
• 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.
• U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD
  U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD "TRAPDOOR" RIFLE Circa 1886-1891; serial number 53239, 32-5/8 in. round barrel on walnut stock with fixed sight at bore and an adjustable sight behind the rear barrel band; breechblock marked US / MODEL /1884, lock plate marked US / Springfield with eagle; stamped and painted "73" on shoulder, the butt stamped "23" on the right side; the rifle fitted with a sliding rod bayonet.
• 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.
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70 caliber, 32 5/8" round barrel, walnut military stock, blued finish, two barrel bands, cleaning rod, metal butt plate, adjustable rear sight, sling mounts, proofed barrel and cartouche on stock, serial #360195, manufactured 1887. No FFL or background check required. From the estate of J. Ogden Armour (1863-1927.)
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 45-70 caliber, 32 5/8" round barrel, walnut military stock, blued finish, two barrel bands, cleaning rod, metal butt plate, adjustable rear sight, sling mounts, proofed barrel and cartouche on stock, serial #360195, manufactured 1887. No FFL or background check required. From the estate of J. Ogden Armour (1863-1927.)
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 RIFLE. Trapdoor style with a ramrod bayonet. .45-70 caliber 32 1/2'' round barrel and a heavy dark finished wood stock. The gun has several makings including 10 over 284 on right side of stock. SWP over 1891 small stamp on left side stock above trigger VP on barrel by breach US model 1884 on top of trapdoor and U.S. Springfield and eagle on lockplate. S/n 209255. Bore condition very good normal wear.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1884.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1884. .45-70 caliber 32 1/2'' round barrel rich oiled walnut stock. Marked U.S. Springfield with eagle on lock plate US model 1884 on top of breach. Inspector mark SWP over 1889 opposite lock. S/n 466961. Small N below trigger tang on stock. Larger P in circle 2 inches lower. VP on barrel. Numbering on sights is very clear. Over all condition of gun excellent.
• US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888
  US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLEUS Springfield model 1888 trapdoor rifle, .45-70 caliber, with Buffington rear sight, eagle head proof on barrel and trap door, dated 1866, the lock with eagle US Springfield and dated 1864, 40" barrel. Condition: Handling marks to stock, all metal turning grey.
• Model 1884 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1884 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 32-5/8 in. barrel, .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate to right of eagle "US Springfield", breech block marked "US Model 1884", serial number 416934, Buffington rear sight; no permit required,
• Springfield Model 1888 .45-70
  Springfield Model 1888 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle 32-5/8 in. barrel, ramrod bayonette, serial number 514365, lockplate marked "US Springfield", one-piece trigger guard, breech block marked "US Model 1884", good inspector's cartouche and circle proof mark, stock marked in red stencil "5/D/11", correct sliding latch on butt plate,
• Springfield Armory Model 1898 Rifle
  Springfield Armory Model 1898 Rifle Serial #218935. Inspectors marks.Condition: Old patina.Dimensions: Overall L 49''; Barrel L 34 3/4''E
• Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield
  Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle 45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 467174.  1884 dated breechblock Buffington rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. Condition: All metal is brown with some pitting. Bore is fair might clean to better.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE 45-70 caliber 32 5/8'' barrel blued finish black walnut stock two barrel bands lock dated 1873 metal butt plate adjustable rear sight with ''R'' sling mounts serial #436550 manufactured 1885-1890. No FFL or background check required.
• 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.
• MODEL 1888 U.S. SPRINGFIELD
  MODEL 1888 U.S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE WITH ROD BAYONET .45-70 caliber, serial number 547189; casehardened breechblock marked US / MODEL / 1884; 32-5/8 in. blued round barrel with 2 bands, Buffington style rear sight, hooded front sight, V/ P/ eagle / P proof at breech; walnut stock having SWP inspector's cartouche dated 1892; US / 231 on butt plate tang. Includes period leather Rock Island Arsenal sling.
• SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked ''U.S. Model 1884'' on breach. .45/70 caliber round barrel 32 1/2'' with Buffington rear site and corrugated trigger. Lock markings of ''U.S. Springfield'' and eagle. S/n 337340. Normal wear for this gun.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE United StatesC. 1891.45-70 caliber, serial number 96453, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side, marked on the comb near the butt plate tang "F/19/N.G.P.", marked "N.G.P." on the wrist and the left side of the stock, and a circle "P" below the trigger guard tang, steel fittings, blued finish, case hardened breech block, marked on the butt plate tang "US/46/N.G.P.", the lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "US/MODEL/1884", base of the barrel marked with an eagle head, "V/P/P" and "A", and a cleaning rod/bayonet.
• Springfield Mdl. 1898 rifle, Serial
  Springfield Mdl. 1898 rifle, Serial No. 31404, bolt action, .30 cal. Crag, original walnut stock with sharp inspector marks, 30 in. barrel; FFL or NICS background check required. Minor scratches and dents, 70 percent original finish on metal parts, scattered light rust, at receiver.
• SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898
  SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1898 BOLT ACTION RIFLE Springfield Armory Model 1898 bolt action rifle. Walnut stock with blued receiver and barrel. Cartouche above trigger on left side of stock. 30" barrel length, 49-1/4" overall. Serial number 199567. Requires ATF form 4473.
• Model 1884 U.S. Trapdoor
  Model 1884 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate "US Springfield" with eagle, marked on block plate "US Model 1884", serial number 546552, ramrod bayonet, faint inspector's mark on stock, Buffington rear sight; no permit required,
• 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. Model 1884 Trapdoor
  U.S. Model 1884 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.56'' round barrel S/N 315276. Buffington rear barrel sight. Walnut stock. Condition: All metal is smooth and brown; breechblock is black; lockplate is brown; buttplate is brown and pitted. Wood has a very dried look. Stock has some nicks and dings. Bore is good might clean to better.
• Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel S/N 409265. Barrel with large V P eagle barrel proofs. 1884 dated breechblock. Walnut stock. Condition: All metal has turned to a nice plum brown. Bore is good and will clean to better. Stock has some nicks and dings.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. US
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. US Model 1884 stamped on breechblock 45-70 caliber 35-1/2'' round barrel oiled walnut stock swivel and stacking sling mounts. S/n 80759. Clean bore good rifling strong action. Barrel shows light rust V P and Eagle head very clear. Stock is dark with old dings does Not have cartouche. 1884 under Model and Springfield on lockplate are fading but legible.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CARBINE. Model 1884, Serial # 39875, walnut stock, flip-up sights, barrel length 19.5”L x 39.25”L overall.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked US Model 1884 on breech plug 45-70 caliber 33-1/2'' round barrel dark oiled walnut stock. S/n 122200. Clean bore good rifling strong action. Patina is very dark some old dings and scratches. All appropriate cartouches and stamps are present. Eagle and US Springfield on lockplate are somewhat worn.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: With bayonet, serial number 290002
• Model 1889 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1889 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle with Rod Bayonet .45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel with large VP and eagle S/N 97245.? 1884 dated breechblock. Buffington rear sight.?Walnut stock with firing proof behind the triggerguard and nice cartouche SWP/1891.?This rifle was first produced by the arsenal in 1878-79 period and was later converted by the arsenal to the 1888 configuration.? This is a hard-to-find rifle if you collect Trapdoors.? Condition: All metal is very sharp and crisp and is a dark brown.?Bore is excellent.? Stock is good with very sharp cartouche.
• 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.
• Model 1884 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1884 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate "US Springfield" to right of eagle, ramrod bayonet, breech block marked "US Model 1884", serial number 529466, 32-5/8 in. barrel with proof marks, visible inspector's marks on stock, Buffington rear sight; no permit required,
• U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD
  U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE .45-70 caliber, serial number 477922; casehardened breechblock marked US / MODEL / 1884; 32-5/8 in. blued round barrel with 2 bands, Buffington style rear sight, V/ P/ eagle / P proof at breech; walnut stock having inspector's cartouche reading WP/1889; US on butt plate tang;
• Model 1884 Springfield Ttrapdoor
  Model 1884 Springfield Ttrapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel S/N 475567. 1884 dated breechblock no rear barrel sight a rear receiver sight has been added. Walnut stock. Condition: Barrel and action retains 90% of the original blue finish. Breechblock with traces of case color mostly turning brown. Walnut stock has had a coat of Tru-oil applied. Still retains a good cartouche; the stock has a cut out where the receiver sight was added. Bore is excellent.
• U.S. MODEL 1903 RIFLE BY
  U.S. MODEL 1903 RIFLE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORYU.S. MODEL 1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE BY SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, 30-06 caliber, 24" barrel, matte blue finish, walnut military stock and handguard, metal butt plate with compartment, brown leather sling, flip up adjustable rear sight, hooded front sight, barrel marked with flaming bomb and 9-33, serial #1403690. Lot requires FFL or background check.