think if someone asked you what is my 'Ford' worth?? You would ask a number of questions...... In your case is it a rifle or carbine ? what is the condition of metal, wood, bore. what is serial number. Is it a 50/70 cal (early conversion) or 45/70 later model...........today the trapdoor can bring anywhere from $400 to $1500, depending...
The first model was the model 1873.It was produced from 1873-1877.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Springfield model 1873 rifle was made in the year 1874.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your Springfield model 1873 rifle(actually a model 1884) was made in the year 1888.
There is no way of knowing this.All records of the US model 1873 springfield rifle/carbine will not have what regiment was issued which rifle by serial number.
you have to provide the serial number
1884
With the serial number that you supplied,your Springfield model 1873 Trapdoor rifle was made in the year 1884.
The serial number that you have supplied,indicates that your Springfield model 1873 rifle/carbine was made in the year 1880.
The Springfield Model 187 series A rifle, commonly known as the Springfield Model 1873, was first produced in 1873. As of 2023, this rifle would be 150 years old. It was a significant firearm in U.S. military history, notably used during the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War.
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield model 1873 trapdoor model rifle was produced in the year 1875.
Your Springfield model 1873 carbine which was made in 1880 will bring between 800-1,400 dollars,depending on overall condition,and a bore that is not to badly pitted or rusted.
I can say that your Springfield model 1873 trap door rifle was made in the year 1883 with the serial number that you have provided.