A few examples of appraisal values for
1870 SPRINGFIELD

• Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle,
  Springfield Mdl. 1873 rifle, .45-.70 cal., 32 in. barrel, Serial No. 452836; no permit required. Refinished walnut stock, 70 percent original finish with light rust, lacking cleaning rod.
• 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: 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
• SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR
  SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1870 TRAPDOOR RIFLE .50-70 caliber, serial number 1974 on left of barrel at breech and on left of breechblock, 32-1/2 in. round barrel with two bands, walnut stock impressed with inspector cartouche ESA (E. S. Allin), Springfield lock dated 1864, breechblock marked 1870 / eagle head / crossed arrows / US; buttplate stamped A25, rear ladder sight and fixed front sight, with ramrod.
• 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 1847 percussion
  Springfield 1847 percussion rifle. As found. 58"l.
• 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
• Ca. 1870, hand-colored photograph
  Ca. 1870, hand-colored photograph of a young Union soldier standing with a US Springfield rifle w/bayonet. Image 7.5” x 5.5” Overall 16” x 14.5" Condition: slight foxing to paper CT Transfer Fee $10
• 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: 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
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S.
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD 1863 MUSKETU.S. Springfield 1863 Musket
• 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 Mdl. 1873 carbine, 22
  Springfield Mdl. 1873 carbine, 22 in. barrels, Serial No. 414454, walnut stock; no permit required. Refinished stock, 60 percent original finish.
• 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.
• SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. American
  SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. American late 19th century. Trapdoor 45-70 caliber 33'' round barrel oiled walnut stock. Sn. 13600. Light oxidation. Top sling swivel is broken off. Missing ramrod. Heavy dings and scratches in stock. Seems mechanically sound. Marked ''1873''.
• 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 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.
• 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 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,
• 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.
• Springfield: 1847, percussion
  Springfield: 1847, percussion snipers musketoon, .69 cal, 26" bbl. Made by Springfield Armory, 1 of 80 mfd in 1855 and so dated on the lock and barrel tang. GWO and very good overall condition, with inspected bbl and cartouche on stock. Sling removed from stock, U.S. on butt, no serial #. Estimate $2,000-2,500
• 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.
• ''Atlas of The City of Springfield
  ''Atlas of The City of Springfield Massachusetts'' 1899 folio worn.
• Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor
  Model 1868 Springfield Trapdoor Rifle .50-70 caliber 32.5" round barrel S/N 45036. 1870 dated breechblock; 1863 dated Springfield lockplate.?Walnut stock with leather sling. Condition: Barrel and breechblock?are sharp and crisp grey with some light staining.? Stock has some nicks and dings.
• 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.
• 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 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 Mdl. 1898 rifle, Serial
  Springfield Mdl. 1898 rifle, Serial No. 31404, bolt action, .30 cal. Crag, original walnut stock with sharp inspector marks, 30 in. barrel; FFL or NICS background check required. Minor scratches and dents, 70 percent original finish on metal parts, scattered light rust, at receiver.
• Springfield: 1847, artillery
  Springfield: 1847, artillery musketoon, .69 cal, 26" bbl. Made by Springfield Armory, dated 1848 on tail of lockplate, trumpet ram-rod and fitted with bayonet lug, no sling swivels present. No serial # present. U.S. on buttplate, inspected barrel. Good condition overall and in GWO. Estimate $1,500-2,500
• 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.
• 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 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: As
  SPRINGFIELD 1873 TRAPDOOR RIFLE: As found condition.
• 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.
• 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
• 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.