[imkimto1234]

Hi, I'm not very knowledgeable about guns. I'm a female who has just never been real into learning about them. That being said, I've recently come to be in possession of one of these in pretty good shape. I'd really like someone who "loves" this beautiful gun to own it. My question is how much is it worth? I was given this by someone trying to help me take care of some financial issues I've recently had but I nor them have a clue about value of gun . Any advice would be so appreciated!

 

[Gray Wolf]

Pictures would help a lot.

 

[imkimto1234]

 

[runfiverun]

i see an easy 500$ there, for the rifle.
it has some issues with the wood, and the barrels condition would be the deciding factor on it going up 2-3-400$ to a shooter.
if i were gonna buy it the barrel is where my eyes would be going.

the bayonet is worth some too, but i know nuthin about them.

 

[shanebrews]

Probably $575-900 depending on the market and buyer. You might score $1,200 on the East Coast but it would be a right place-right time deal.

 

[PaleHawkDown]

$600 around here, assuming the "trap" is tight and the bore is in better condition that the wood.

 

[Cyrano]

Where I live, if the bore is sound and the action is solid, even with the wear on the furniture and the patination on the metal that Model 1873 and bayonet would bring you a grand without blinking. Maybe as much as $1,200. The condition of the bore and the action will be key in putting a price on it.

 

[Dutch]

You are going to need to take it to someone to get it looked at. Possibly put it on consignment. I can recommend friendly places in CO. Others can probably recommend reputable places in their states as well. What city are you in?


Based on the pictures, that looks like a $500 - $600 rifle. It could be worth more, but without very detailed pictures, or examining it in person, a real value is impossible to give. Based on the pictures the rifle metal appears to be in NRA "Very Good" condition and the wood appears to be "Poor" to "Fair". The wood looks to have dried and split behind the action. Wood can be replaced, but not cost effectively, and will have a major impact on the overall value of the firearm if the buyer doesn't think it can be repaired.

I love the old Springfields and have several. I would not gamble on purchasing it without better pictures or a very good description. It's a nice piece of history and does have value. But value on these old rifles is entirely dependent on condition. And I simply can't tell from the pictures.

If someone from the east coast offers you $1200 for it, I suggest taking it and never returning their calls afterwards.