A few examples of appraisal values for
TRAPDOOR RIFLE

• U.S. Springfield "Trapdoor" rifle
  U.S. Springfield "Trapdoor" rifle Model 1888, a.k.a. "Ramrod-Bayonet Model", .45-.70 caliber, 32-5/8 in. barrel, serial number 319466, trapdoor marked "US Model 1884", with later conversion to Model 1888, inspector marks on stock marked with initials and "1891", compartment in butt with combination tool; FFL, permit or NICS background check required. Good condition, 85-90 percent original bluing, metal and walnut stock with minor dents and scratches.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD “TRAPDOOR”
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD “TRAPDOOR” PERCUSSION RIFLE WITH BAYONET AND ANTIQUE SWORDU.S. Springfield “Trapdoor” Percussion Rifle with Bayonet and Antique Sword, barrel l. 35 in.; together with a saber with imported blade, decorated with engraved "HONOUR AND MY COUNTRY" motto, panoply with liberty cap, sun, and a wreath, remnant of leather scabbard, l. 37 in.
• 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
• Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Rifle
  Springfield Trapdoor 45-70 Rifle 32-1/2 in. round barrel with visible marks, serial number 558816, ramrod bayonet, trapdoor marked "US/Model/1884", stock with inspector's cartouche dated 1892, butt plate marked "US/B/5/19", lockplate marked "US Springfield" b
• 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.
• 1883 U. S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR
  1883 U. S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MUSKET, WALNUTstock. Ramrod, replaced hammer. Partial trapdoor mechanism missing. 52" long.
• 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,
• 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%.
• 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. Springfield trap door
  U.S. Springfield trap door percussion rifle, U.S. model 1884 with stamped 1895 cartouche. 51.75"l Condition: Rust, worn finish, wear consistent with age.
• SPRINGFIELD 1861 TRAP DOOR
  SPRINGFIELD 1861 TRAP DOOR RIFLE. .58 caliber round barrel 40'' marked V P comes with bayonet. Marked on lock ''US Springfield'' and eagle ''1861'' behind hammer. Pretty worn rear sight is broken. The wood is not spliced under any of the bands.
• 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.
• 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 Armory Trapdoor Rifle
  Springfield Armory Trapdoor Rifle 45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel ?S/N 297110. Condition: Has a musket hammer. Lock with faint traces of blue. Barrel is mostly grey to brown. ?Bore is fair. ?Wood has been cleaned.
• 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.
• 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 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 514627. Dated 1884; broken stock. Condition: Fair condition with a good bore.
• 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 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.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Cadet Rifle .45-70 cal. 29.5" barrel S/N 295721. Blue finish walnut stock 1873 dated trapdoor. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore which has some light rust near the muzzle.?This gun retains ca 90+% original blue finish with light scattered rust pits overall.?The stock is good+ with many dings and scratches.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 537362. Ramrod bayonet 1892 stock cartouche. Condition: Fair condition with a rough bore. Very good stock with a nice cartouche.
• 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 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, 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. 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.)
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• 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 MODIFIED 1863
  SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863 TRAPDOOR MODEL RIFLE United States,Late 19th CenturyRetrofitted 1870 trapdoor breach believed to be modified during the period.
• Springfield Trapdoor Parts Rifle
  Springfield Trapdoor Parts Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5" round barrel S/N 106277. Large VP and eagle barrel proofs. Missing the hammer and thumb latch. Condition: Good.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. U.S.Model 1884 marked on breechblock 45-70 caliber 32-1/2'' round barrel built-in bayonet Buffington rear sight cartouche dated 1892 left side of stock. Top tang of butt plate marked ''U.S. 67 1st. SEP. Co. ''. S/n 545650. Bore clean good rifling strong action. Very nice condition with cartouche on both sides of stock as well as below lower tang. Band bars barrel and lock plate all have appropriate markings.
• U.S. Springfield Armory Model
  U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 393639. Condition: Good to very good condition with a near excellent bore.
• 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.