A few examples of appraisal values for
US 1863 DATED SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET CAL 58

• 1864 M1863 SPRINGFIELD CIVIL WAR
  1864 M1863 SPRINGFIELD CIVIL WAR MUSKET RIFLE GUN United States,Dated 1864.58 caliber single shot muzzle loader, three barrel bands, butt plate stamped "US", barrel stamped "1864" with "VP" eagle head mark.
• 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 MODEL 1855 RIFLE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1860.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with a light cartouche mark on the left side, steel fittings, the butt plate tang is marked "US", the lock is marked "1860" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the top flat of the barrel is marked "1860, the breech marked "V/P" over an eagles head, with a blued rear sight, and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 TYPE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 TYPE I RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1863-64.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with two crisp cartouche marks on the left side, butt plate tang marked "US", the lock is marked "1863" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", and an eagle on the bolster, the top flat of the barrel marked "1864", the breech marked "V/P" with an eagles head, a blued sight, and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• MODEL 1861 U. S. SPRINGFIELD
  MODEL 1861 U. S. SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel mounted with rear sight; a V, P and eagle head are at the breech; eagle, U.S. / SPRINGFIELD on the lockplate before the hammer and the date 1861 is behind the hammer; walnut stock with iron mounts, arsenal number "32" stamped on left side of stock with illegible inspector's cartouche behind the number; a leather sling is attached; the bayonet is also present.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1855 RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1857-58.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with two cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, the lock is marked "1857" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the top barrel flat is marked "1858", the breech is marked "V/P" over an eagles head, with a brass nose cap and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• CUT DOWN CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD
  CUT DOWN CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET .58 caliber, percussion, 24-3/8 in. round barrel, walnut stock with iron mounts throughout, the the lockplate marked U.S. / SPRINGFIELD under the hammer and obscured 186_ date behind hammer.
• 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 1863 TYPE II SPRINGFIELD
  U.S. MODEL 1863 TYPE II SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1864.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with two cartouche marks on the left side and a small "A" stamped below the trigger guard tang, steel fittings, case hardened lock marked "1864" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the top barrel flat is marked "1864", the left side of the breech is marked with "V/P" over an eagles head, blued rear sight, and a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 RIFLED MUSKET United StatesC. 1852.69 rifled bore, NSN, walnut stock, bright finish, butt plate tang marked "US/H/12", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1852" with an eagle over "US", barrel tang marked "1852", the left side of the breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a ramrod adapted for the .69 caliber Minie' ball.
• SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET American
  SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET American 2nd half-19th century. Model 1863 Rifle Musket Type II .58 caliber 40'' round barrel single leaf rear sight tulip head ramrod and walnut stock. Some light pitting and oxidation. Bore is dirty but grooved. Lock plate has been cleaned 1864 and Springfield are just visible. US stamp on top of butt plate tang. Wood has scratching denting and a few small divets.
• 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 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1830 MUSKET58 cal. Converted to percussion. Stock stamped 461''. Includes period ramrod. Length of barrel 41''.''
• CIVIL WAR MUSKET - Springfield 1852
  CIVIL WAR MUSKET - Springfield 1852 Musket .69 cal with US Eagle stamp on lockplate back of barrel stamped 'VP 1858' and '34' 42'' barrel 57 3/4'' overall stock shortened lacks all bands missing ramrod corrosion added sight.
• 1864 SPRINGFIELD U.S. ARMY CIVIL
  1864 SPRINGFIELD U.S. ARMY CIVIL WAR RIFLE MUSKET United States,Circa 1864Lock with engraved eagle and barrel with collapsible sight.
• SPRINGFIELD ARMORY TYPE II MODEL
  SPRINGFIELD ARMORY TYPE II MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with single leaf rear sight, V/P/eagle head and 1864 date at breech; walnut stock with iron mounts and tulip head ramrod; the lockplate with an eagle over U.S. / SPRINGFIELD placed before the hammer and dated 1864 behind the hammer; inspectors' cartouche FWS (Frank W. Sanderson) and inspector's cartouche ESA (E.S. Allin) to rear of upper screw on the left side of stock; US on butt plate tang; sling swivels present.
• CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS 1863
  CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD ARMS 1863 RIFLE62 Cal Smoothbore, walnut stock. Stamped from Springfield Armory. Length 52 in.
• Rare 1851 US SPRINGFIELD CADET
  Rare 1851 US SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET: Lock dated 1851, partial eagle and US remain on plate, .57 caliber, 40'' barrel. Inspector marks V.P. on barrel, US stamp on butt hardware. According to Flayderman 300 of the 4000 rifles produced went to cadets at VMI. From Southern family, however cannot verify Confederate use. Measures 55'' overall.CONDITION: Needs spring repair, note dings to wood typical of age, carrying ring has split. Social security number has been engraved on trigger guard.
• LIKELY BULLET STRUCK MODEL 1861
  LIKELY BULLET STRUCK MODEL 1861 U.S. SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with raised site to rear, V/P/eagle head at breech; walnut stock with iron mounts; the lockplate with an eagle over U.S. / SPRINGFIELD before the hammer and dated 1862 behind the hammer; possible worn inspector's cartouche to rear of upper screw on the left side of stock; US stamped on butt plate tang; sling swivels present.
• U.S. MODEL 1863 TYPE I
  U.S. MODEL 1863 TYPE I SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1865.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with two crisp cartouche marks on the left side and "G.P", stamped on the right side of the butt "BA/2284", case hardened lock marked "1865" with an eagle and "REMINGTON'S/ILION, N.Y.", the top barrel flat is marked "1865", the breech marked "V/P" over an eagles head, the far left flat marked "G.M", the left side of the blued rear sight is marked with a small "M", the lower trigger guard tang is marked with a small "P", with a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• CONTRACT MODEL 1861
  CONTRACT MODEL 1861 RIFLE-MUSKET. S. Norris and W.T. Clement Springfield Massachusetts. .58 caliber 40'' round barrel with three bands dated 1863 walnut stock with two cartouches. Bright and clean with only minor corrosion. Walnut stock has been cleaned but finish appears older.
• Model 1863 Springfield
  Model 1863 Springfield Rifled-Musket Type 1 .58 cal. 40'' round barrel dated 1863 on the top of tang and on the lockplate.  Walnut stock with three barrel bands. Condition: Barrel has a grey look with some light oxidation and pitting build up on the top of the barrel.  Lock has a mottled grey look with some pitting on the top of hammer.  Wood is excellent with a nice dark look and two faint cartouches.  Bore is excellent. Has a correct bridle leather sling with single eye and single neck hook.
• U.S. MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION
  U.S. MODEL 1855 PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET Springfield, Massachusetts, .58 caliber, 40 in. round barrel with a two-leaf raised sight, V, P and eagle head proofs at breech, dated 1859 on flat to left of the percussion cap nipple; walnut stock with brass Enfield-style nose cap, otherwise mounts are iron; an illegible inspector's cartouche is present on the stock's left behind the side plate's rear screw; the lockplate stamped with U.S. SPRINGFIELD before the tape primer compartment and dated 1859 at the rear; US placed on butt plate tang. Bayonet present and marked US / F.
• MODEL 1842 U.S. PERCUSSION MUSKET
  MODEL 1842 U.S. PERCUSSION MUSKET Springfield Armory, .69 caliber, 42 in. round barrel having V and P over an eagle's head stamp at breech, dated 1848 on tang; walnut stock with inspector's "RC" behind left side plate; iron mounts, eagle over US on lockplate before the hammer, SPRING/FIELD/ 1848 behind the hammer; US on buttplate tang; two sling swivels; ramrod present.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 SMOOTHBORE MUSKET United StatesC. 1853.69 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a crisp cartouche on the left side, bright finish, steel fittings, marked on the butt plate tang "US", marked on the lock "SPRING/FIELD/1853" with an eagle over "US" in front of the hammer, the barrel tang marked "1853", the breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a flared tip ramrod.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 PERCUSSION MUSKET Springfield Model 1861 percussion musket. .58 caliber. Walnut stock with 1863 lock date. 40" barrel length, 56" overall.
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1864 TYPE II
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1864 TYPE II MUSKET.U.S. Springfield Model 1864 Type II Musket. 58 caliber rifled bore, 40" round barrel with three barrel bands retained by springs, front sight/bayonet lug on top near muzzle and one-leaf flip-up rear sight. Percussion lock with flat beveled hammer behind eagle motif and “U.S. SPRINGFIELD” and “1864” on tail. Steel furniture with sling swivels and steel ramrod, butt plate tang stamped “US”. Walnut stock with Inspector's cartouche. Condition: : Good with even wear. Condition: Condition: : Good with even wear.
• 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.
• RARE 1851 US SPRINGFIELD CADET
  RARE 1851 US SPRINGFIELD CADET MUSKET: Lock dated 1851 partial eagle and US remain on plate .57 caliber 40'' barrel. Inspector marks V.P. on barrel US stamp on butt hardware. According to Flayderman 300 of the 4000 rifles produced went to cadets at VMI. From Southern family however cannot verify Confederate use. Measures 55'' overall.CONDITION: Expected nicks and dings. Please call for condition.
• SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1851 CADET
  SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1851 CADET RIFLED MUSKET United StatesC. 1853.57 caliber, serial number 234 on the lower barrel band, walnut stock, bright steel fittings, marked on the butt plate tang "US" and "B/2", marked on the trigger guard tang "40", marked on the top of the lower barrel band "234", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1853" with an eagle over "US", barrel tang marked "1853", rifled barrel, blued sight, the breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, and a ramrod with a flared tip. Note: 342 cadet muskets were rifled and fitted with long range sights and sent to West Point to update the obsolete smoothbores used previously.
• 19TH C. US SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION
  19TH C. US SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE. 1864 US Springfield musket, lock plate engraved US Springfield with eagle, walnut stock, with ramrod. Overall 56”L x barrel 40”L.
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 1ST ALLIN
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1865 1ST ALLIN CONVERSION RIFLE United StatesC. 1865.58 rimfire, NSN, walnut stock with crisp cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", case hardened lock marked "1864" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", remaining date before conversion "63" is on the top of the barrel as is the eagles head, case hardened breech block, with a cleaning rod.
• 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.
• 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 1842 US SPINGFIELD MUSKET
  MODEL 1842 US SPINGFIELD MUSKET DATED 1850: Representative example of the model 1842 with standard markings on lock barrel and buttplate. 42'' .69 caliber barrel full length stock crude etched owners initials near butt. Action currently working. Overall 58'' long.CONDITION: Surface rust and pitting on nearly all the metal typical scratches and gouges to stock bend to cleaning rod. A note to buyers of antique firearms it is NEVER a good idea to fire antique firearms regardless of what you see on television.