How bad? 1832 Springfield

[tinley]

Correct. My Joslyn lockplate is dated 1864, breach block and tang have matching serial number 424. Will start new post when I can get to taking pics.

 

[originalrebelyell]

I mean't is the cut down Springfield matching dates on the lock and barrel

 

[Michael W.]

You have to look at it this way: How much did you really want it? Things that you treasure and want to keep forever, price becomes less relevant.

 

[originalrebelyell]

You have to look at it this way: How much did you really want it? Things that you treasure and want to keep forever, price becomes less relevant.

I agree there are some things I have paid too much for but I plan to keep them. I like the cut down Springfield myself.

 

[frankconrad]

If you bought it to make money, you paid enough for it. If you bought because you liked it, enjoy it.

 

[tinley]

Yes, numbers matching 1835.

 

[Michael W.]

I agree there are some things I have paid too much for but I plan to keep them. I like the cut down Springfield myself.

And I have done the same thing. Paid more for something than what it would be worth on the market, but it was a "gotta have it" item for my collection. And then there have been times I was incredulous that I was able to purchase an item WAY less than I knew it was worth simply because no one else was interested in the item. I guess it all evens out in the end.

 

[Gettysburg Echos]

I lost my mind bidding when I came across this cut down 1832 Springfield at the last minute. Gavel $625. My question to you guys is how bad I'm in the hole - $2, 3, 400?

Well with the premium and delivery my guess is around $800. The good news is it has excellent markings and you could sell the lock plate for almost $600 if you had too. I have got caught up more times then I like to admit, you are not alone my friend and you did win it.

 

[Larryh86GT]

I've never regretted buying something I liked but I have regretted not buying something that
I wish I had.

 

[originalrebelyell]

I've never regretted buying something I liked but I have regretted not buying something that
I wish I had.

I have regretted not buying some things I wish I had too.

 

[Package4]

I lost my mind bidding when I came across this cut down 1832 Springfield at the last minute. Gavel $625. My question to you guys is how bad I'm in the hole - $2, 3, 400?
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You might want to pick up a copy of North South Trader's Civil War Volume 37 No 3:

 

[byron ed]

Gavel $625. My question to you guys is how bad I'm in the hole

Depends. Do any of your kids need braces, or are you past all that?

 

[kevikens]

That is a fascinating firearm and it bothers me not a bit to have in my collection arms that may have modified post war. I like my weapons to show that they were actually used. In your case, I am not sure that it was altered post war. If I were assigned to drive a supply wagon during the war, that arm, with a flared muzzle and cut down length,would be the perfect gun to store under my seat for things "that go bump in the night". If I saw that arm at a show I just might have paid $600 for it. On the wall in a den, I'll bet it would be the first thing a visitor noted and asked about. You have a good eye for the collectable.

 

[originalrebelyell]

That is a fascinating firearm and it bothers me not a bit to have in my collection arms that may have modified post war. I like my weapons to show that they were actually used. In your case, I am not sure that it was altered post war. If I were assigned to drive a supply wagon during the war, that arm, with a flared muzzle and cut down length,would be the perfect gun to store under my seat for things "that go bump in the night". If I saw that arm at a show I just might have paid $600 for it. On the wall in a den, I'll bet it would be the first thing a visitor noted and asked about. You have a good eye for the collectable.

It could prob do some damage with a load of buck and ball.

 

[moosedog]

I like it, wish it could talk. You never pay too much for a gun you like, just too early.
It all squares up later.

 

[originalrebelyell]

I like it, wish it could talk. You never pay too much for a gun you like, just too early.
It all squares up later.

I wouldn't mind finding something like that its very interesting

 

[Antebellum1850]

I like the blunderbuss look

 

[tinley]

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Depends. Do any of your kids need braces, or are you past all that?

No, not past those kinds of expenses. But I'm co-collecting with my 13 year old son who loves history and the hunt. At his request, we're doing Gettysburg to Appomattox April school vacation week for second year in a row. Horse Soldier is his favorite stop. I told him that when he has a family, he can keep everything, or sell it all with no emotional regrets for a down payment on a house or whatever he wants. So, for me it's part collecting, educational, inspirational, and a better investment than video games.

 

[tinley]

You might want to pick up a copy of North South Trader's Civil War Volume 37 No 3:

Awesome -- just ordered it!

 

[Package4]

Awesome -- just ordered it!

You'll like it, not only the cover article, but possibly the best article on determining whether a kepi is war date or post war.