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1903 Sedgely

flivver35
Can anyone tell me something about a 1903 Sedgeley in 30-06? When were they made? Accuracy? Just some generic details.

I am planning on purchasing one later in the week and would like to know a little more about it. This one is a sporter with a 20 inch barrell, excellent blueing and a sporter stock (minor wear).

It is on sale for $540, it was a lot more. (I have it on hold.)

Thanks
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  • perry shooter
    Like many companies Sedgely was one of many that converted surplus WW I rifles during the 1920 and later quality was mid level . I for one would check the serial number of the receiver to see if it falls in the range that had suspect heat treatment.
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  • rufe-snow
    Sedgely was located in Philadelphia PA and in business between teens and the 30's. He reworked military rifles of many kinds, made flare pistols and was engaged in various other firearms ventures, during that time frame.


    Unless it's a high number 03 with the proper post 1919 heat treat, I wouldn't buy it as a shooter. Also since it has been sporterized it has no value to a military rifle collector. In light of the two above factors, is most probably why it hasn't been sold, prior to this.
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  • MP
    Wrong Audience. Not the place for any detailed discussion of this subject.
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  • charliemeyer007
    I had one that was converted to 300 Gibbs. It was in the one million range # and had a 2 grove barrel. This was second most accurate rifle I have ever shot. I sold it back to the jerk I got it from so he could feed his seven kids and wife. If I ever come across it again I will not let it go.
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  • Ambrose
    Thanks, MP, for sharing that information!!

    The only thing I can think of that you left out is that Sedgley made replacement barrels for the 1903 during WWII marked "USMC" as well as the circle S you mentioned.
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  • v35
    Nice detailed story on Sedgley but you're dangerously wrong on the definition of burnt steel.
    There is no non destructive testing method that will identify burnt steel and there's no way to salvage burnt steel.
    That's why the Army technical investigating committee recommended destroying the entire group in question of early Springfields.
    Instead of following these recommendations, the rifles were stored
    as "War Emergency" contingency rifles.
    In their greater wisdom, the DCM sold off these rifles.
    If I really wanted to use a rifle in this group, I would cut off a small non stressed piece of the receiver, under the stock, have it mounted, polished and etched by a materials test lab.
    An examination under a microscope will then reveal whether the steel is burnt or not.
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