The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Need help in finding out true value of older rifle's

Jim Watson · December 25, 2011, 11:59 AM

OK, we've got an 1884 Trapdoor Springfield in GI configuration and nice condition. I'm not much on Internet Price Is Right but let's say high hundreds to low teens.

Next is some sort of Remington, no overall picture but apparently a Rolling Block. Can't read the barrel inscription. They sold those things to about everybody's army and value depends a lot on where it went and in what caliber, otherwise condition counts. It still retains the bayonet lug and bayonet, that is a sign that it is in original configuration which is a plus.

Ah Ha! I can read the tang inscription and it has a 1901 patent date.
The hole in the muzzle looks smaller than the usual .43 whatever.
It is most likely a 7mm model of 1902. Probably surplus from some Latin American country.

And a very Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Hooligan.

December 25, 2011, 11:59 AM	#15
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	OK, we've got an 1884 Trapdoor Springfield in GI configuration and nice condition. I'm not much on Internet Price Is Right but let's say high hundreds to low teens. Next is some sort of Remington, no overall picture but apparently a Rolling Block. Can't read the barrel inscription. They sold those things to about everybody's army and value depends a lot on where it went and in what caliber, otherwise condition counts. It still retains the bayonet lug and bayonet, that is a sign that it is in original configuration which is a plus. Ah Ha! I can read the tang inscription and it has a 1901 patent date. The hole in the muzzle looks smaller than the usual .43 whatever. It is most likely a 7mm model of 1902. Probably surplus from some Latin American country. And a very Merry Christmas to you and Mrs Hooligan. Last edited by Jim Watson; December 25, 2011 at 12:07 PM.