What is the value of a Springfield US Model 1864?

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I'm not a real expert, so I won't say for certain that there is no Springfield Model 1864, but most likely that is the actual manufacture date or the date it was modified from percussion to breech-loading. My best guess is that it is a Model 1868 single-shot Trapdoor rifle. The side lock would be marked US Springfield and dated either 1863 or 1864 and the pivoting breechblock marked either 1869 or 1870. You might check out a copy of Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms from the local library to determine exactly which US Springfield rifle you have. Value will depend on the graded condition, completeness, and originality of the gun. I do not have a current value guide that lists the earliest US military rifles, but if I' correct about it being a Model 1868,one about 10 years old gives a value of $250 in poor condition and $800 in excellent.

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The Springfield Model 1864 is a.k.a. the Model 1863 type II . Value is subjective ,however the excellent Italian Pedersoli replicas are $800 plus. I have owned an original 1864 w/bayonet since the 1960'. It shoots 3 inch groups using 60 grains of FFG w/ minnie balls at 100 m (107 yds.) .Much heavier charges (100 gr. plus) have proved safe , and offer more punch ,but don't reconcile ball impact w/ the rear sight leaf yardage marks ,and foul the barrel more ,making ram rod use difficult . Also, mega loads may damage skirt of minnie thereby destabalizing it . Modern .58 sabot bullets will not stabalize , always use minnies ,and pack lubricant in the hollow base .

First answer by RON GRAEBING. Last edit by ID3522219326. Question popularity: 102 [recommend question]