In recent years, collectors have realized that military specimens in 90%-100% original condition are very rare and desirable. Since the supply of these guns is limited, values listed for these condition factors may actually be a little under current market values, especially auction pricing. On Springfields and other U.S. military longarms, the importance of the wood being original, unsanded, and with crisp, clear cartouches cannot be overstated.
America's first federal armory located in Springfield, MA. Production began in 1795 and an Act of Congress made it an official federal arsenal in 1872. This government owned armory was closed in 1968 and the "Springfield Armory" trademark was sold to a private individual in the early 1970s, and evolved into the current Springfield Armory. Not associated with the private firm of the same name located in Geneseo, IL.

SPRINGFIELD Firearms Models

MODEL 1903 MARK I Image

MODEL 1903 MARK I

.30-06 cal., similar to U.S. Model 1903 Springfield, except altered for the Pedersen device, a slot is milled into the left side of receiver to act as an ejection port for use of the semi-auto bolt insert.

MODEL 1884 CARBINE "TRAPDOOR" Image

MODEL 1884 CARBINE "TRAPDOOR"

.45-70 Govt. cal., similar to Model 1879 Carbine with 22 in. barrel, half stock, single barrel band, Buffington rear sight, barrel band grooved on top to allowing for sight leaf to rest, approx. ser. no. range 325,000 - 480,000. Approx. 20...

1903-A1 Image

1903-A1

.30-06 cal., similar to U.S. Model 1903 Springfield, except type C pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1930-1939.

MODEL 1875 OFFICER'S RIFLE FIRST TYPE Image

MODEL 1875 OFFICER'S RIFLE FIRST TYPE

.45-70 Govt. cal., 477 mfg. between 1875 and 1886, 26 in. barrel, single barrel band. Not serial numbered, some dated, three different types, with First Type being the most desirable (approx. 125 mfg. 1875-1877), Second Type had approx. 250...

MODEL 1875 SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION Image

MODEL 1875 SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION

32 1/2 in. barrel, 143 rifles in .45-70 US Govt. cal. were manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1875, as per 1874 Congressional appropriation of $10,000. Rifles were issued to companies of the 1st and 20th Infantry Regiments for field tria...

1903-A3 Image

1903-A3

.30-06 cal., similar to 1903, with production modifications, aperture rear sight, no finger groove in forestock, lower quality finish, stamped floorplate and barrel band. Mfg. WWII by Remington and Smith Corona.

1903 NRA NATIONAL MATCH Image

1903 NRA NATIONAL MATCH

.30-06 cal., similar to 1903, with hand selected and custom fit parts, produced for target shooting. "NRA" and flaming bomb proofed on trigger guard with 1915 date.

MODEL 1922-M1 Image

MODEL 1922-M1

.22 LR cal., Target Rifle, 5 shot mag., 24 in. barrel, modified 1903, Lyman receiver sight, sporter stock, issued 1927.