redryder
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| | 05/11/09 at 11:02 AM | Reply with quote | #1 |
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I have purchased a 1903 Springfield rifle at an auction. Upon examination it has an inspectors mark OGEK in a rectangle. Mt Brophy's springfield book lists those initials as Odgen Arsenal - Elmer Keith. I am of course looking for info. Did Elmer work at the arsenal? What years? Where is Odgen arsenal? I feel I have a real gem here being that it was handled by Elmer who inspected and maybe even retrofitted it. Would appreciate any info available or what channels I could use to obtain the answers. |
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albroswift
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| | 05/11/09 at 11:51 AM | Reply with quote | #2 |
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Could prove to be quite the find.
Someone hereabouts should be able to help you out.
Can you post some photos?
Good to have you aboard.
Al
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SafarisAfrica
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ace
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| | 05/12/09 at 07:25 AM | Reply with quote | #4 |
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Hi Red
You really need to read 'Hell I was there'. It covers most of Elmers life and tells a sad story about Ogden arsenal. He personaly tested many of the rifles and REJECTED lots of them. To many there just wanted a safe haven during the war.
and welcome to the site.
ace
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