A few examples of appraisal values for
SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MODEL 1870

• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• 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: 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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 1873,
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873, PERCUSSION LONG RIFLESPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873, PERCUSSION LONG RIFLE, serial #479420, full walnut stock
• 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.
• 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. 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 45-70 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 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 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 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. 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.
• 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.
• Model 1870 Springfield Sporting
  Model 1870 Springfield Sporting Rifle .50-70 cal. 29.5" round barrel. Top of breechblock marked Model 1870. Eagle with crossed arrows and U.S. Lockplate marked U.S. Springfield with eagle and dated 1863 in rear. Rifle rear sight silver blade front sight. Single-set trigger system with cadet trigger bow. Walnut stock with nickel-plated brass fore end tip which has screws on the inside of stock holding it to the stock?and cadet buttplate.? Bottom of barrel is marked with a "2" at the breech. No other markings on the bottom of barrel or breech.?Lockplate has sub-inspector's initials on various parts.?Set trigger has an M on the trigger plate and on?the trigger parts.Officers could send in an order?requesting ?a special sporting rifle and if approved it would be made up at Springfield arsenal and?delivered ?to an arsenal or ordinance detachment close to where the officer was posted.?They would use a standard rifle which cost $18.75 and build from there by adding checkering special wood ?special sights different barrel lengths set triggers metal fore end tips cleaning rods and engraving.In 1875?Springfield decided to cut the special orders?and make a standard?officer's rifle?and charge $36.00 for them.??Specially made rifles were made famous by the officers serving west of the Mississippi?- and expeditions like the Hayden Expedition.?There are several great photographs of western officers and plainsmen holding one of these great Springfield sporting rifles.?General? George Custer was photographed with a Model 1866?sporting rifle and in Al Frasca's Book II ?The?.45-70 Springfield (1997) on pages 130 and 131?illustrate topographer and? photographer Henry Jackson holding sporting rifles made by Springfield.?To a?Springfield collector these rifles are a great treasure to own ?and seldom do they?come up for sale. Bob Snitselaar Condition: Barrel has turned a nice plum with some traces of blue finish and some brown staining spots. This blends very nicely onto the receiver and breechblock giving it a great "been together forever" look.? Trigger bow and buttplate evenly match.? Wood has a great worn and withered look with nice untouched patina that matches the rifle.?One small piece of wood missing by the left side of the tang.? ?Bore is good but does have a slight bulge about three inches from the muzzle?that is only noticeable when you?look inside the bore.
• Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber 32.5" round barrel S/N 45036. 1870 dated breechblock; 1863 dated Springfield lockplate.?Walnut stock with leather sling. Condition: Barrel and breechblock?are sharp and crisp grey with some light staining.? Stock has some nicks and dings.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Model 1873 45-70 caliber 32 1/2'' round barrel long range rear sight walnut stock sling and stacking swivel. S/n 441556. Clean bore good rifling strong action. Barrel has deep blue and proof marks at breech. Breech block shows great case hardened colors. US Model 1873 at breech square 1888 cartouch on left side of stock tiny x stamped in wood below lower tang followed by P in circlr cartouch. US on buttplate is hard to read due to light stamp. Lockplate shows Eagle and US Springfield. Wood shows few dings. Overall condition is excellant.
• 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
• GUN: SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE,
  GUN: SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 1873 MODEL, 45 - 70 CAL., CLEAN, FUNCTIONAL.GUN: Springfield Trapdoor rifle, 1873 model, 45 - 70 cal., clean, functional.
• 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 MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1878 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: With bayonet, serial number 290002
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 255583. Condition: Fair condition with a very good bore.
• Springfield Sharp's Model 1870
  Springfield Sharp's Model 1870 Rifle American, late 19th century, serial number on barrel 38291, .50-.70 cal., altered Type 1, 35-1/2 in. burnished white barrel with blackened rear sight, lockplate marked "RS Lawrence Pat…1859" and "C. Sharp's Pat…1852", clear inspector's cartouche on stock "ESA", rare example (only 700 made), no permit required,
• Model 1864 Springfield rifle, 40
  Model 1864 Springfield rifle, 40 in. barrel, lockplate marked "S.N.&W.T.C 4 Massachusetts" and "1864", with ramrod; no permit required. Metal parts with old polishing and lacquer finish, walnut stock restored
• Model 1866 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1866 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 cal. 40" round barrel. Three barrel bands top of blackened breechblock marked 1866 with an eagle. Case colored lock marked with an eagle and U.S. Springfield and dated 1864. ?Walnut stock?with a oval cartouche of HCH.? Condition: Barrel is bright with some very light staining.??Breechblock retains most of the blackened finish. Lockplate?and hammer retain most of the case coloring just slightly faded. ?Stock is excellent with nice cartouche and open-grained look.
• 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.
• U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor
  U.S. Model 1879 Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel S/N 233123. Large V P and eagle 1879 rear barrel sight walnut stock. Missing ramrod. Condition: All metal is brown mixing with some pitting. Stock with nicks and dings. Bore is fair.
• U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle,
  U.S. Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle, breech loading trap door with bayonet, .45-70 caliber, 42-5/8 in. barrel; no permit required. 60 percent original color, wood with darkened surface (possibly from oil saturation), metal parts with 60 percent original surface. Private Collection, Goldsboro, North Carolina.
• 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 Armory Model 1873
  Springfield Armory Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 22'' barrel S/N 131825. This is a line-throwing gun converted to a rifle. Condition: Good condition with a very good bore.
• 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.