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R.F. Sedgley Custom Springfield in 22 Hornet Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
R.F. Sedgley Custom Springfield in 22 Hornet Rifle
Made by R.F. Sedgley in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1930. Blued 32" round steel Sedgley proofed barrel in 22 Hornet caliber marked "R.F. Sedgley Inc. Phila, Pa / Manufacturer of Firearms". Barrel is fitted with hooded ramp Globe front sight, Lyman 48S rear peep sight, and J.W. Fecker 4x scope with caps and aluminum mounts. Modified Springfield 1903 action with side safety and Timney trigger. Walnut checkered pistol grip Schnabel stock with steel grip cap, blued 1903 trigger guard and steel Winchester style checkered "Widow's Peak" butt plate. J.T. Livengood Collection. CALIBER: 22 Hornet. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
CONDITION
Overall good with metal having 90% original blue with some light areas of pitting from poor storage. Especially noticeable on scope bell. Wood has 90% original varnish with sharp checkering and areas of handling wear. Good bore and mechanics with scope being cloudy.