A few examples of appraisal values for
US MODEL SPRINGFIELD 1884

• 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 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 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. 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 MODEL 1884.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1884. .45-70 caliber 32 1/2'' round barrel rich oiled walnut stock. Marked U.S. Springfield with eagle on lock plate US model 1884 on top of breach. Inspector mark SWP over 1889 opposite lock. S/n 466961. Small N below trigger tang on stock. Larger P in circle 2 inches lower. VP on barrel. Numbering on sights is very clear. Over all condition of gun excellent.
• 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 MODEL 1884
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1884 CARBINE. Model 1884, Serial # 39875, walnut stock, flip-up sights, barrel length 19.5”L x 39.25”L overall.
• 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.
• Model 1884 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1884 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle 32-5/8 in. barrel, .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate to right of eagle "US Springfield", breech block marked "US Model 1884", serial number 416934, Buffington rear sight; no permit required,
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD 1884 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked ''U.S. Model 1884'' on breach. .45/70 caliber round barrel 32 1/2'' with Buffington rear site and corrugated trigger. Lock markings of ''U.S. Springfield'' and eagle. S/n 337340. Normal wear for this gun.
• 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
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. US
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. US Model 1884 stamped on breechblock 45-70 caliber 35-1/2'' round barrel oiled walnut stock swivel and stacking sling mounts. S/n 80759. Clean bore good rifling strong action. Barrel shows light rust V P and Eagle head very clear. Stock is dark with old dings does Not have cartouche. 1884 under Model and Springfield on lockplate are fading but legible.
• 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.
• Model 1884 U.S. Trapdoor
  Model 1884 U.S. Trapdoor Springfield Rifle .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate "US Springfield" with eagle, marked on block plate "US Model 1884", serial number 546552, ramrod bayonet, faint inspector's mark on stock, Buffington rear sight; no permit required,
• 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.
• 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. Springfield Model 1884
  U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.75'' barrel S/N 328613. Blue finish walnut stock receiver stamped Mass. Condition: Very good condition with a very good bore. It has been reblued and the stock was lightly sanded and refinished. This would make a nice shooter.
• 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 TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Marked US Model 1884 on breech plug 45-70 caliber 33-1/2'' round barrel dark oiled walnut stock. S/n 122200. Clean bore good rifling strong action. Patina is very dark some old dings and scratches. All appropriate cartouches and stamps are present. Eagle and US Springfield on lockplate are somewhat worn.
• Springfield Model 1842 Musket and
  Springfield Model 1842 Musket and Bayonet .69 caliber 42'' barrel VP and eagle on left rear side of barrel. Lockplate stamped Springfield 1853/U.S. with eagle stamp. Steel buttplate trigger guard and bands. Walnut stock with two sling swivels. Condition: Very good.
• 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. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET United StatesC. 1842.69 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a cartouche mark on the left side, bright steel fittings, butt plate tang marked "US", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1842", with an eagle over "US", the barrel tang is marked "1842", side plate marked with a "G", and a ramrod with a flared tip.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• Model 1884 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1884 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .45-.70 cal., marked on lockplate "US Springfield" to right of eagle, ramrod bayonet, breech block marked "US Model 1884", serial number 529466, 32-5/8 in. barrel with proof marks, visible inspector's marks on stock, Buffington rear sight; 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.
• SPRINGFIELD 1888 WITH BAYONET.
  SPRINGFIELD 1888 WITH BAYONET. .45-70 caliber 32 5/8'' barrel with Buffington sight. U.S. Model 1884 marked on breech block U.S Springfield and eagle on lock stamped VP on barrel and SWP 1891 on stock. Contains sliding ramrod bayonet. S/n 527422. Lots of dings and scratches on stock barrel is in good shape.
• 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 Model 1888 .45-70
  Springfield Model 1888 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle 32-5/8 in. barrel, ramrod bayonette, serial number 514365, lockplate marked "US Springfield", one-piece trigger guard, breech block marked "US Model 1884", good inspector's cartouche and circle proof mark, stock marked in red stencil "5/D/11", correct sliding latch on butt plate,
• U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD
  U.S. MODEL 1884 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE .45-70 caliber, serial number 477922; casehardened breechblock marked US / MODEL / 1884; 32-5/8 in. blued round barrel with 2 bands, Buffington style rear sight, V/ P/ eagle / P proof at breech; walnut stock having inspector's cartouche reading WP/1889; US on butt plate tang;
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 SMOOTHBORE MUSKET United StatesC. 1853.69 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a crisp inspectors cartouche on the left side and a small "14/S" stamp in front of the butt plate tang, bright steel fittings, the butt plate tang marked "US", lock marked "SPRING/FIELD/1853" with an eagle over "US", with a blued trigger and nipple, the barrel tang marked "1853", the breech is marked "V/P" over an eagle head, with a flared tip ramrod.
• SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE.
  SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RIFLE. Caliber 45-70 33-1/2'' barrel US Model 1884 on breech plug adjustable rear sight walnut stock. S/n 463089. Clean bore good rifling strong action. V P over Eaglehead on barrel extra P and A also. US on buttplate U on barrel bands. US Springfield beside Eagle on lockplate. Rectagonal cartouche 1889 on left side of stock. Upper and lower sling swive additional stacking swivel. Very few dings deep blue colors very good condition. Two small screw holes at top of wrist. Possibly had a Vernier sight at one point.
• 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.