A few examples of appraisal values for
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878

• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• 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. 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 MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: With bayonet, serial number 290002
• 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
• 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.
• 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 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
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873,
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873, PERCUSSION LONG RIFLESPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873, PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE, serial #479420, full walnut stock
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 MODEL 1873
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLEU.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR SINGLE SHOT RIFLE, 45-70 caliber, 32 1/2" round barrel, blued finish, half length walnut stock, adjustable rear sight, metal butt plate, lock marked U.S. Springfield with American eagle in front of hammer, serial #101473. 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.)
• 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.
• 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 87A
  Springfield model 87A semi-automatic rifle .22 cal. 24" barrel. C & R ?
• 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 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.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 325007. 1878 breech block. Condition: Good condition with a poor bore.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Trapdoor marked
  SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Trapdoor marked U.S. Model 1873 on top of breech 45-70 caliber 32-1/2'' round barrel. Flip up rear sight. S/n 347277. Bore is clean good rifling strong action. Damage to forestock at second band. Heavy varnish and dark patina on stock. Metal has dark brown patina. Springfield on lockplate as well as Sn. and patent are faded. Barrel band letters and barrel stamps also faded.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 1870 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE .50-70 caliber, serial number 1974 on left of barrel at breech and on left of breechblock, 32-1/2 in. round barrel with two bands, walnut stock impressed with inspector cartouche ESA (E. S. Allin), Springfield lock dated 1864, breechblock marked 1870 / eagle head / crossed arrows / US; buttplate stamped A25, rear ladder sight and fixed front sight, with ramrod.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 168851. Sporterized stock. Condition: Fair condition with a fair to good bore.
• Springfield 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• 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 1873 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1873 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-.70 cal., serial number 219048, 32-5/8 in. barrel with proof marks, lockplate marked "US Springfield" to right of eagle, breech block marked "US/Model/1873", correct sight, stock with faint inspector's cartouche (1882); no permit required,
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1873
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1873 Serial number 225127, 32-5/8 in. barrel chambered for 45-70 cartridges, stamped proofs and eagle head markings; long distance sight; two bands with sling swivels; lockplate stamped US / SPRINGFIELD with eagle behind; walnut stock with iron mounts throughout.