A few examples of appraisal values for
SPRINGFIELD 1880

• 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: 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
• 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 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 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• 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 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.
• ''Atlas of The City of Springfield
  ''Atlas of The City of Springfield Massachusetts'' 1899 folio worn.
• 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 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.)
• 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 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 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• 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 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. 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 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.
• 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,
• 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 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.
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Caliber 45-70 33-1/2'' barrel US Model 1884 on breech plug adjustable rear sight walnut stock. S/n 463089. Clean bore good rifling strong action. V P over Eaglehead on barrel extra P and A also. US on buttplate U on barrel bands. US Springfield beside Eagle on lockplate. Rectagonal cartouche 1889 on left side of stock. Upper and lower sling swive additional stacking swivel. Very few dings deep blue colors very good condition. Two small screw holes at top of wrist. Possibly had a Vernier sight at one point.
• 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,
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET United StatesC. 1842.69 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a cartouche mark on the left side, bright steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1842", with an eagle over "US", the barrel tang is marked "1842", side plate marked with a "G", and a ramrod with a flared tip.
• 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.
• 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,
• 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. 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 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Attributed to ''Whitney'' as a .45-70 buffalo rifle of the 1880s. Heavy octagonal barrel 28'' with hooded front and large rear peep sight. Walnut stock has a nicely checkered grip and oil finish. Lock plate has the US Springfield and eagle motif in front of hammer. Inspector SWP1888 left side of stock. Ramrod is wood with a brass end. S/n 267042. Inscription on lock plate barely visible. Rifeling is visible though worn. Bluing on barrel is 70%.
• 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.
• 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
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 514627. Dated 1884; broken stock. Condition: Fair condition with a good bore.
• 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.
• 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