US Model 1873 value

[SDawson]

Hello,
I have a US Model 1873, Carbine, Serial # 340XXX (1887?) that my folks picked up in the 60's and wonder if it has any value. The stock has a couple of cracks, 4 previous owners have carved their initials in the stock, firing pin in trapdoor in rusted but might work if worked on. Thanks for your help.

[Crusader]

The carbines are generally worth more than the standard infantry rifle.
I'm not aware if value has changed recently, but the infantry model as of a few years ago sold for between $700 and about $1400 depending on condition. Carbine would probably add a couple hundred to those prices.

[DUARTE1911]

http://www.bluebookofgunvalues.com

[steamerjames]

is it a real Saddle Ring Carbine? Almost all the carbines for sale i have seen are cut down Rifles,easy to spot as they almost never fill up the cleaning rod groove in the stock.Does it have the buttplate with trapdoor and holes for a three piece ramrod.? That was put in after Custer died with 256 of his men because copper 45-70's shells stuck in the bore when long periods of firing heated up the carbine and there was no way to force the shells out.

[SDawson]

Thanks everyone for your input.

No hole for cleaning rod, solid buttplate and no saddle ring.