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  1. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I inherited some old rifles and this is a weird one. I looked it up and sifting through picture after picture online I haven't found one that exactly matches this gun. The barrel is long and has no sight, there are screw holes over the model number and the bold action has been seated into the...
  2. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have a Springfield 1863 that my grandfather brought back from the Mozambican War of Independence. Does anyone know anything about the US trading muskets to Africa after the Civil War? Does anyone know of muskets being used in African colonial rebellions in the 1960's, or could this have been...
  3. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Just picked up this Springfield rifle yesterday but my knowledge about them is very limited. There's very few markings on this one except for the Serial #, a stamp on the stock, and an "H" on where the bayonet mounts. Is there anyone on here who can help be decipher what all these markings mean...
  4. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi there. I'm looking to learn about this rifle. It's likely from Springfield, MA
  5. Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers
    Hello all! I am serious about purchasing a .308 pistol. I haven't shot an AR10 pistol or St Victor but I've shot a G3 SBR. Suggestions on what to go with? AGAINST FORUM GIUDELINES Thanks!
  6. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Supposedly this came from a family near Ridgeland, SC (between Savannah and Charleston). Not sure if it was a flintlock that had been modified or a later model. As always, any thoughts are helpful.
  7. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    Hi al: My dad recently passed and left two muskets to me (this is one), however I cannot seem to locate much, if any information. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
  8. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    I have this musket but I don't know much about it. All I can determine is that it is a Springfield. I can see the stamp that says Springfield but cannot see a date or anything else. There is an eagle stamp behind the hammer, but no other distinguishable markings are visible. Can anyone help...
  9. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    My father passsed away and left me this a Springfield 1903 30-06 serial number 1528357. He used it for years with much success. i believe he had it modified for hunting, but I don’t know how much. The stock has a cheek rest that I don’t see in other posts of this rifle. It has a redfield...
  10. The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
    My father passed away a few months ago. He left me a few guns. I was never into guns, just looking for some prices on some of them. This one is a 1903 Springfield
  11. Technical Questions & Information
    I have inherited a Springfield rifle from my grandfather. above the reciever it says "1870 US" On the metal plate it says "1865 US Springfield". Other than a "U" on each of the rings that hold the stock to the barrel, this is the only writing on the rifle. the barrel is 29 1/2 inches. i...
  12. Technical Questions & Information
    Hey all! I'm new to the forum but I have a couple old Springfield's and I'm wondering if there is any SRS info on them specifically the 1903 I found a 2nd serial number on the bolt and I'm curious to who sporterized it. It doesn't have the NRA marking but it does fall into their SN range and...
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