September 3 in Firearms History

1 date for gun owners on September 3

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    Reginald Sedgley – Born

    Reginald Sedgley - Born

    Sept 3, 1876 - March 30, 1938

    • 1897 started as the manager at Henry M. Kolb
    • 1916 bought the firm he worked for and renamed it R.F. Sedgley, Inc
    • customized Model 1903 Springfield rifles
    • 12-guage flare gun
    • Glove Gun
      - only 52 made
    • Sedgley Fountain Pen Pistol
    • 1957 closed for business