I have to remind myself that some of these catalogs and prices are from the 'Depression Era', when a lot of people had little money and were struggling, (since wages were low and the Dollar had value, prices are relatively high).

The Sedgely Springfield rifles were 'Low Number' receivers. Sedgely Company was re-heat treating questionable metallurgy and re-proofing the actions.

This 'magic' was being performed in the conditions pictured. (Over-head belts powering machines and complicating layout, poor lighting on dreary days, cluttered workspaces ..... just like Springfield Armory).

(IMHO - If I had a Sedgley Springfield, I would refrain from shooting it).

It sure would be fun to spend some time in the 'President's Office', looking at stuff!

I wish the pictures were clearer.

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