A few examples of appraisal values for
SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR 1873

• 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 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: As
  SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: As found condition.
• Springfield: 1877, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1877, trapdoor rifle, .45 cal, 29 1/2" bbl, mkd 1873 on breechblock and lock, overall very good condition, inspected and good working order, stock nicked obliterating inspector cartouche, serial # 97248. Estimate $600-800
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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 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. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAP
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1873 TRAP DOOR RIFLEU.S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Serial #174182 Length 52 inches
• SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863
  SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863 TRAPDOOR MODEL RIFLE United States,Late 19th CenturyRetrofitted 1870 trapdoor breach believed to be modified during the period.
• SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Carbine in 44-70 caliber 22'' round barrel flip up rear sight saddle ring on left side and walnut stock trapdoor butt plate. S/n 88071. Bore clean good rifling strong action. 80% blue on barrel stamped V P over eaglehead at breech end US model 1873 on breech block. US Springfield beside Eagle on lockplate. Circle cartouche 1877 on left side of wrist. Small ''C'' just below lower tang. Cartouche ''P'' below that. Trapdoor has pivot type cover three part metal ramrod inside. Stock has good patina with only light wear. One drill hole on muzzle end of forestock one rivet missing on lockplate just forward of ''Springfield''.
• 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.
• 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 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. 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 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 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. With
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. With bayonet leather sheath and sling. Caliber 45-70 32-1/2'' round barrel pop up rear sight oiled walnut stock. Marked US Springfield 1883 on lockplate. US Model 1873 at breech plug. S/n 416978. Bore is clean rifling good action strong. Barrel and wood have dark patina. Square cartouche on left side 1886 (hard to read). V P and Eagle head left side of barrel very clear. Eagle and US Springfield and 1883 slightly worn. Leather sheath for bayonet stamped US. brass 'US'' on belt clip. Leather is dry but not brittle. A nice looking combination.
• Springfield: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech-block, lock marked U.S. Springfield, GWO, stock cleaned, rear sight disassembled, but intact. Serial # 260261. Estimate $350-400
• U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle
  U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 24 in. barrel, trapdoor marked "US/Model/1878", serial number 33295", lockplate marked "US Springfield" with an eagle, extensive brass tack decoration, "RHB" carved in block on stock, Buffington sight; no permit required,
• U.S. Springfield Model 1873
  U.S. Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor sporting rifle circa 1885 serial number 301943; .45-70-401 centerfire caliber marked ''U.S. SPRINGFIELD'' and spread eagle on lockplate ''VP'' on breech and ''U.S.'' on crescent buttplate blued finish straight American walnut full stock with two barrel bands iron ramrod sling swivels ladder-type rear sight. overall L48 1/2'' barrel L32 5/8'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• 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
• 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,
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE,
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE, 1873Antique Springfield Trapdoor, presumed to be .45-70. Functions well, tight action. However, the metal has been nickel plated, and the stock has been carved. The cleaning rod groove has been filled and smoothed over. Total length 44-1/2" with a 25-1/2" barrel length. This is pre-1899 and can legally be shipped directly to the buyer.
• U.S. Springield Model 1873 trapdoor
  U.S. Springield Model 1873 trapdoor musket serial number 17385; .45-70 caliber marked '' U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1873'' and spread eagle on lock ''US MODEL 1873'' on top of trapdoor ''VP'' on breech ''US'' on crescent iron buttplate blued finish straight grip American walnut stock with engraved initials and 1887 within cartouche ladder-type rear sight graduated to 500 yards iron ramrod sling swivels. overall L51 1/4'' barrel L32'' Provenance: Tybee Island Georgia private collection. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• 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: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech block, lock marked Springfield and U.S., with saddle ring and compartment in butt. Good condition and working order, serial # 324057? Estimate $650-800
• Springfield: 1873, trapdoor
  Springfield: 1873, trapdoor breech-ldg carbine, .45 cal, 22" bbl, dated 1873 on breech block and lock, U.S. marked, with saddle ring and cleaning rods in butt. Good condition and working order, no inspector marks on wood, possible custer range, serial # 41944. Estimate $2,500-3,000
• 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
• 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.
• Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 71122. Large VP and eagle; early lockplate with 1873 date high arch breechblock. No lip hammer. Long wrist walnut stock. Condition: All metal is brown with some pitting. Bore is fair and might clean to better. Stock with nicks and dings.
• 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''.''
• 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. 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.