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Sedgley Deluxe Kornbrath Engraved
Guns International #: 101624484 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Sedgley Rifles - Custom Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: James Birch
Member Since: 6/17/18
First Name: James
Last Name: Birch
State: Ohio
Zip: 44004
Country: United States
Phone: (440) 997-0428
Number of Active Listings: 12
Total Number of Listings: 62
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: US Postal Mondey Order, Certified Bank Check
Description:
SOLD.
Update:
One of several individuals watching this gun emailed me and wanted to know if there was a Sedgley Build Number on the gun. Here is the information:
I bought this gun late last fall, early winter. At the time I purchased the gun, the FFL indicated the number of the gun was 549484817. I thought this was kind of odd, and wondered if he could have made a mistake. The gun is so profusely engraved that there is nowhere on the gun that a number could be put--the engraving covers all the surface areas where R.F. Sdegley usually placed their numbers.
With my gunsmithing screwdrivers, I was able to loosen the bolts, and (luckily) because the furnace was running then, and had probably tweaked a little bit of moisture out of the stock, I took the bolts out and very carefully was able to get the stock to come off the gun.
On the underside of the action, there were the numbers (combined) that the FFL had indicated, but they were of two completely different stampings, and separate. The first number was 549484--which indicated the Springfield Armory serial number, which had been originally on top of the action, and, due to the surface grinding of the action, polishing, and eventual engraving, had been obliterated. However, like Griffin & Howe, Sedgely re-stamped the number on the bottom of the action. And, separate from this number (and in a different size stamping, indicating a second, separate number) was the number 817. I have seen many Sedgley's of this period, and numbers in the 700-800 range, so this is assurdly the Sedgley build number for the gun. Again, as I said, Sedgley would put build numbers on the back of the bolt, the tang, etc. But, with engraving covering all those areas, they had to include it underneath the action with the original Springfield number. The reason for the two separate numbers, and with different sized stampings for each, was proof enough for me that this was the reason to find them as they were. Evidently, the FFL was not well acquainted with the marking system that the gunmakers of the 1930's used.
I hope this gives anyone else the information they might want. I have included this information at the bottom of the description as well. Hope this helps.
Magnificent Kornbrath Engraved Sedgley Deluxe (1931-1936)
For sale is a unique Sedgley Deluxe Rifle engraved by Rudolph J. Kornbrath. Take a look at three other great Kornbrath engraved guns for comparison. The first is the Oberlies single shot for Marvin Ruttan of Dayton, Ohio, the second gun is the Owen Springfield that sold at Julia's acution in October of 2008, and the third gun is the G&H Savage Model 93 that is currently listed by Steve Barnett Fine Guns on Guns International. This gun has vingettes of engravning that is displayed on these other tthree guns. Take a look at the scrollwork, stippling, chiseling, and patterns on these other three guns and you will see the simlarities to this Sedgley. I date this gun between very late 1931 and 1936, because the Sedgley Deluxe didn't come out until 1931, and Kornbrath suffered a stroke in the Fall of 1936. Even the Zeiss Scope serial number is correct for the 1931-32 period.
For Kornbrath, a true artist, his creations were always a bit different, totally unique. R.L. Wilson refered to his work as "Dramatic." "Crafting" refers to executing a skilled level of expertise, but without creativity, over and over again. "Artistry" is creating anew, with unique properties and dimensions. Kornbrath certainly was a genius. From the compositon of the complete gun, both the stockmaker and Kornbrath had to know what the other was doing to be able to complete the gun with a harmony of metal and wood.
One of the reasons that I state this is that there is a strong "motif" in the "Ribbons" pattern on the gun. Ribbons are found in the checkering, on the trapdoor butt plate, and the Bolt Knob. I believe that this might be close to the best knob Kornbrath ever engraved, because of the engraving on the handle of the bolt, but, in addition, the entire knob was excised of metal enough so that the diameter of the ribbons on the knob is the original circumference of the metal.
The wood is a fabulous piece of Circassian Walnut. LOP is about 13 1/2 inches to a trapdoor butt. The inside of the trap is felt lined. There is an unengraved Gold Oval in the stock. There is a fully engraved trapdoor grip cap at the end of the pistol grip.
The gun was originally a 22 WCF Hornet. It was rechambered to a 22-250. I had a gunsmith do a chamber cast. I will include the cast with the gun. The gunsmith also noted that the rifling looked good in the Sedgley. The bore looks pretty good. Unfortunately, I can only list 15 photos on this ad.
The barrel length is 24".
Although I cannot prove it, I believe that the gun was set up for both a target and field styyle scope. There are drilled and tapped screw holes with filler screws on the barrel. An engraved Griffin & Howe base for a double lever side mount was fitted to the gun. This looks very much like the way G&H fitted their bases. Blind screw holes were filed and polished. Also, the era of the gun--October of 1931 to 1936--called for the new double lever mount, but, still windage adjustable. You can tell this because the bolt knob, fully engraved, was never cut down.
After arduous searching, I was able to locate and purchase the correct mount, rings and scope for the gun. These are the high rings, and correct for this gun when built. Included is a Zeiss Scope with the rings and mount. This will need to be fitted to the gun, but Griffin & Howe can do this work for you, as well as any accomplished gunsmith.
There is some checking in the wood on the left side (see photos).
On the floorplate, someone drilled and tapped a small hole (For whatever reason).
The gun has been rechambered to 22-250 from 22 WCF Hornet.
There is a very small plate and screw missing on the Lyman 48 sight. See picture.
I have more pictures of the gun--about 42 all in all.
Gun Serial # 549484 (Springfield action number).
Sedgley Build # 817
Scope Serial # 31881 (Zeiss Zielvier).
$5699.00 Plus Shipping
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Manufacturer: Sedgley
Model: Deluxe
Condition: Very Good