John R.
12-27-2009, 03:27 PM
I have a trapdoor carbine s/n 139725 which appears to have been built in 1880 by serial number.HOWEVER it has ALSO been upgraded to a "C" marked 1884"Buffington" rear sight and ALSO sports that 1890 front band that incorporates a hump that prevents the carbine from hanging up when you insert it in a boot or scabbard.
The carbine is in literally brand new condition and has an unmarked replacement stock.Bore is like a mirror.I am sure that it is an arsenal overhaul probably for the Spanish American War. But, taking all I have related into consideration what would the CURRENT fair market value be ? The carbine is literally as new and in all probability came from the Vermont Militia/National Guard prior to WWI.
I need an actual value for insurance purposes more than anything else.Your input will be appreciated.JR
The carbine is in literally brand new condition and has an unmarked replacement stock.Bore is like a mirror.I am sure that it is an arsenal overhaul probably for the Spanish American War. But, taking all I have related into consideration what would the CURRENT fair market value be ? The carbine is literally as new and in all probability came from the Vermont Militia/National Guard prior to WWI.
I need an actual value for insurance purposes more than anything else.Your input will be appreciated.JR