A few examples of appraisal values for
US MODEL 1888 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR

• 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. 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.
• 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,
• 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.
• Model 1873 Springfield Rifle
  Model 1873 Springfield Rifle American, trapdoor percussion, 32-5/8 in. barrel,
• US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888
  US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLEUS Springfield model 1888 trapdoor rifle, .45-70 caliber, with Buffington rear sight, eagle head proof on barrel and trap door, dated 1866, the lock with eagle US Springfield and dated 1864, 40" barrel. Condition: Handling marks to stock, all metal turning grey.
• 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.
• 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.
• U.S. Trapdoor Springfield .50-70
  U.S. Trapdoor Springfield .50-70 Rifle 32-1/2 in. barrel, Model 1868, serial number 20621, Allin Conversion, lockplate marked "US Springfield" and "1863", butt plate marked "US" and "10", butt stock marked "GA" at tang, "P" proofmark and inspector's cartouche faint but visible, trapdoor marked "1869", leather sling probably original,
• 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 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 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 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.
• 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,
• 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,
• 1883 U. S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR
  1883 U. S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MUSKET, WALNUTstock. Ramrod, replaced hammer. Partial trapdoor mechanism missing. 52" long.
• 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,
• 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. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888
  U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1888 TRAPDOOR RIFLE United StatesC. 1891.45-70 caliber, serial number 96453, walnut stock with a cartouche on the left side, marked on the comb near the butt plate tang "F/19/N.G.P.", marked "N.G.P." on the wrist and the left side of the stock, and a circle "P" below the trigger guard tang, steel fittings, blued finish, case hardened breech block, marked on the butt plate tang "US/46/N.G.P.", the lock marked with an eagle and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD", breech block marked "US/MODEL/1884", base of the barrel marked with an eagle head, "V/P/P" and "A", and a cleaning rod/bayonet.
• 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.
• 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, 45-70U.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. 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 1873 Trapdoor Rifle .45-70 cal. 32.5'' barrel S/N 168851. Sporterized stock. Condition: Fair condition with a fair to good bore.
• Model 1868 U.S. Springfield
  Model 1868 U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Rifle Allin Conversion, .50 cal. centerfire, 32-1/2 in. barrel, serial number "16" on barrel and breech block, breech block marked "1869" above eagle and crossed arrows and "US", lockplate marked "US Springfield" and "1863", type I sight, front trigger tang with "A", butt stock marked "US", partial cartouche with script "E..." (Erskine S. Allin),
• 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.
• U.S. Springfield Model 1873
  U.S. Springfield Model 1873 trapdoor sporting rifle circa 1885 serial number 301943; .45-70-401 centerfire caliber marked ''U.S. SPRINGFIELD'' and spread eagle on lockplate ''VP'' on breech and ''U.S.'' on crescent buttplate blued finish straight American walnut full stock with two barrel bands iron ramrod sling swivels ladder-type rear sight. overall L48 1/2'' barrel L32 5/8'' 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.
• SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863
  SPRINGFIELD MODIFIED 1863 TRAPDOOR MODEL RIFLE United States,Late 19th CenturyRetrofitted 1870 trapdoor breach believed to be modified during the period.
• 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. 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.
• 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.