Bolt to Semi Auto – Sedgley Model 45 Convertible 22

[Talyn]

The Sedgley Model 45 is an exceptional rifle of .22 caliber that was designed by R.F. Sedgley Inc., Philadelphia presumably in the early 1940s as a prototype. The design of this gun is such that it can operate both as a semi-automatic and bolt-action rifle.

POTD: Bolt to Semi Auto - Sedgley Model 45 Convertible 22

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! The Sedgley Model 45 is an exceptional rifle of .22 caliber that was designed by R.F. Sedgley Inc.

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[shanneba]

Looks like R.F.Sedgley also built custom Springfield Bolt action center fire rifles-

RARE R.F. Sedgley (Springfield Armory) Custom Model 1903, Blue 24” Bolt Action Rifle MFD Pre WWII C&R | Lock, Stock & Barrel Auctions

RARE R.F. Sedgley (Springfield Armory) Custom Model 1903, Blue 24” Bolt Action Rifle MFD Pre WWII C&R

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"One of the more obscure craftsmen from this period was Reginald F. Sedgley, a Philadelphia gunsmith who formed R.F. Sedgley, Inc. in 1916, a company that remained under his ownership until his death in 1938. Sedgley was known for buying pre-existing actions—such as the remaining stock of Winchester High Wall receivers—and rebarreling and restocking them. His most prolific claim to fame, though, was purchasing Springfield actions, grinding off the markings, annealing and re-heat treating them, then rebarreling them with Winchester barrels. The barrels were stamped “R.F. SEDGLEY. INC. PHILA, PA. U.S.A.,” along with his circled “S” proofmark."

An Official Journal Of The NRA | I Have This Old Gun: Sedgley Springfield Sporter

This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s most significant combat in World War I, which introduced millions of “doughboys” to the bolt-action repeater, among other military innovations.

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I see one of the 22 Semi Auto / Bolt actions sold for about $1700 ten years ago.

Sedgely Model 45 Semi-Automatic Bolt Action Rifle

Sedgely Model 45 Semi-Automatic Bolt Action RifleManufactured prior to 1945, this rifle is marked on above the action "R.F. SEDGLEY INC./MANUFACTURER OF FIRE ARMS/PHILA. PA. MOD. 45". It functions as either a repeater or bolt action rifle and has a safety switch to the right of the trigger. It...

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