ITEM # 345
(NSN), 22 Hornet, 28" Sedgley marked barrel with an about excellent bore. Top of barrel is marked "R. F. Sedgley Inc. Phila. PA USA". Metal surfaces retain about 75% good quality hot immersion blue, with numerous radial scuff marks on the barrel, light scratches and wear on the receiver, and numerous impact marks on the front of the lever. The gun was nicely restocked by Sedgley and is a pistol grip conversion, stocks are walnut, high target style, buttstock is equipped with a checkered steel buttplate and horn grip with dual checkered panels. Forend is sporting style also with dual checkered panels. The rear sling swivel has been removed, the front sling swivel stud is in place, as it is banded and retains the forend. The wood rates about excellent with only minor dings and dents. The gun has been fitted by Sedgley with a nice quarter rib which will accept adjustable scope rings. They currently hold a Lyman Junior Targetspot 10X scope with crosshair reticle and excellent optics. Additionally the front wears a Lyman Globe sight on sporting style ramp while the tang wears a nice Lyman number 103 fully adjustable tang sight. Really a very nice vintage sporter from this respected Philadelphia gunmaker. (1915-42) {C&R} [Ray Day Collection] (1500/2000) SOLD FOR $1955.00 |
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