A few examples of appraisal values for
US MODEL 1878

• U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE United StatesC. 1873.45-70 caliber, serial number 29384, walnut stock, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "1", the lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873", top of the breech block marked with an eagle head and "MODEL/1873/US", breech marked "V/P/P" with an eagle head, with a front stacking swivel, and a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1867 CADET RIFLE
  U.S. MODEL 1867 CADET RIFLE United StatesC. 1867-68.50-70 caliber, NSN, walnut stock, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", the lock is marked "1867" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "1866" over an eagle head, the left side of the barrel marked with a "G", with a replaced ramrod.
• U.S. MODEL 1868 ALLIN CONVERSION
  U.S. MODEL 1868 ALLIN CONVERSION MUSKET United StatesC. 1868-72.50 centerfire, serial number 23451, walnut stock, lock plate marked "1862" and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked with an eagle head and "1870/US", marked "86" on the breech and butt plate tang, with a cleaning rod.
• 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 1877 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1877 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE United StatesC. 1877.45-70 caliber, serial number 77670, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side and "12" stamped in front of the butt plate tang, a circle "P" below the trigger guard tang, and a small "GDM" stamp on the butt near the butt plate toe, butt plate tang marked "US", the lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873", the breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1873", left side of the barrel marked with an eagle head and "V/P/P", with a stacking swivel and cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE United StatesC. 1873.45-70 caliber, serial number 3005, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side and "36" stamped on the right side of the butt, lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873", breech block marked with an eagle head and "MODEL/1873/US", right side of the base of the barrel marked "P/3", with a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1873 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE AND BAYONET United StatesC. 1873.45-70 caliber, serial number 706, walnut stock, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "36/SJC", lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/1873", breech block marked "MODEL/1873/US" with an eagle head, with a cleaning rod and sling swivels, and a bayonet.
• 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.
• U.S. MODEL 1884 CADET TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1884 CADET TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1892.45-70, serial number 251942, walnut stock with two crisp cartouche marks on the left side, stamped "185" in front of the butt plate tang, steel fittings, lock marked with an eagle and "US/SPRINGFIELD", marked on the top of the breech block "U.S/MODEL/1884", breech marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a front sight hood, and a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1869 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1869 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE United StatesC. 1870.50-70 CF caliber, serial number 1077, walnut stock with cartouche marks on the left side, steel fittings, lock marked "1865" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked with an eagles head and "1870/US", with a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1808/16 VARIANT
  U.S. MODEL 1808/16 VARIANT MILITIA MUSKET United StatesC. 1816-25.74 bore, NSN, walnut stock, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "1807", lock marked "1812" and "US" over a worn eagle and "SPRINGFIELD", with a button-type ramrod.
• U.S. Springfield Model 1873
  U.S. Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor cadet rifle circa 1873-7 SN 11001; marked ''U.S. MODEL 1873 DIE MARKER ERROR CALIBER 45-70 GOVT'' on breechblock walnut stock marked ''A.H.'' ''H.P.'' steel buttplate stamped ''U.S.'' barrel: L29 1/2'' overall: L48'' very good to excellent: initials AH scratched in stock HR marked forward the trigger small slight crack on both sides of buttplate slight crack in stock rear of lockplate missing rear sight and ramrod.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• U.S. MODEL 1877 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1877 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE BAYONET United StatesC. 1877Blued steel bayonet with a triangular blade, marked with "U" and the edge of an "S", with a blued socket and locking ring.
• 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.
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR
  U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD RIFLE United StatesC. 1886-91.45-70 caliber, serial number 85418, walnut stock marked "39" on the wrist, blued barrel, lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1884", with a cleaning rod.
• U.S. MODEL 1867 CADET RIFLE BAYONET
  U.S. MODEL 1867 CADET RIFLE BAYONET United StatesC. 1867Steel triangular blade marked "US" on the base, with a steel socket and locking ring.
• U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE
  U.S. MODEL 1873 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE AND BAYONET United StatesC. 1873-77.45-70 caliber, serial number 90286, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, and "K/G/9" and "45" on the comb of the butt near the butt plate tang, blued finish, marked on the lock plate with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1873", with "V/P" over an eagles head on the left side of the breech, a cleaning rod, a modern sling, and a bayonet.
• U.S. MODEL 1861 TRENTON CONTRACT
  U.S. MODEL 1861 TRENTON CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1863.58 caliber, NSN, walnut stock with "N.J" stamped on the left side, steel fittings, the butt plate tang marked "US", the lock is marked "1863" with an eagle and "U.S./TRENTON", the top barrel flat marked "1863", the breech is marked "V/P" over and eagles head, the far left flat is marked "N.J" and "N.J", with a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR CADET
  U.S. MODEL 1884 TRAPDOOR CADET RIFLE AND BAYONET United StatesC. 1888.45-70 caliber, serial number 440175, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side and "D1" painted on the right side of the butt, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", the lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "U.S./MODEL/1884", the breech marked with an eagle head, "V/P/P", and "A", with a stacking swivel, a cleaning rod, and a blued bayonet marked "US" on the base of the blade.
• 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.
• 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. MODEL 1898 KRAG-JORGENSEN
  U.S. MODEL 1898 KRAG-JORGENSEN RIFLE United StatesC. 1903.30-40 caliber, serial number 432857, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, blued finish, marked on the left side of the receiver "U.S./MODEL 1898. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 432857", with a leather sling. Note: FFL/C & R
• Model 1870 U.S. rifle, 50 cal.
  Model 1870 U.S. rifle, 50 cal. rolling block, 33-3/4 in. barrel with indistinct marks, otherwise unmarked, probably a Remington, walnut stock. Metal parts with old brown speckled patination, possibly restocked and/or refinished.
• U.S. MODEL 1866 ALLIN CONVERSION
  U.S. MODEL 1866 ALLIN CONVERSION RIFLE United StatesC. 1866-67.50-70 CF caliber, NSN, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side and "780", "8678", and "1203" stamped on the left side of the butt, steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", the lock marked "1865" with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", the breech block marked with an eagle head and "1866", left side of the barrel marked with a "6", with a cleaning rod.
• 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 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. Mdl. 1817 flintlock rifle,
  U.S. Mdl. 1817 flintlock rifle, lockplate marked "US-Deringer-Philadela" and "1828", 36 in. barrel, iron mounted with hinged patch box; no permit required. Metal parts with 70 percent original surface, scattered light pitting, stock with original surface and faint inspection cartouche, nicks, scratches, dents and normal wear.
• 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. MODEL 1861 SPECIAL COLT
  U.S. MODEL 1861 SPECIAL COLT CONTRACT RIFLE MUSKET United StatesC. 1864.58 caliber, serial number 904, walnut stock with two crisp cartouche marks on the left side of the stock, "904" stamped on the left side of the butt, and "E.M.W" stamped on the comb in front of the butt plate tang, steel fittings, the lock is marked "1864" and "U.S./COLT'S PT F A MFG CO/HARTFORD CT", with an eagle on the bolster, the butt plate tang marked "US" with a small "B" below the screw, the barrel tang marked with a small "L" below the screw, the barrel flat is marked "1864", the breech is marked "V/P" over an eagles head, the far left flat is marked "904 M.N.M STEEL", the blued rear sight is marked with a small "W", the barrel bands all have a small "L" on the left side, the nose cap has a small "L" on the front, with a tulip-shaped ramrod.
• 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.