"Inquires if there is any reward...."

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE
RECORD OF ORIGINAL COMMUNICATION

CLASSIFIER'S NAME ___Burbank___ BRIEFER'S NAME ____Hunter___
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FROM: Sam Pomionek
ADDRESS: 203 Magazine St., Newark, N.J.
DATE OF LETTER: Oct. 7/34
TO: War Dept. - referred to Ordnance for action
SUBJECT:
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Inquires if there is any reward for Springfield rifle #524756 which he has at his home.




F.S.Supply
Oct. 10/34 - 4:05

ELK/no

October 12, 1934.

Mr. Sam Pomionek,
203 Magazine Street,
Newark, N. J.

Dear Sir:

I am directed by the Chief of Ordnance to reply to your letter of October 7, 1934, file OO 474.1/6380 wherein you request information concerning the identification of Springfield Rifle, Caliber .30, M1903, No. 524756.

You are advised that there is no record in this office of the rifle referred to above. The serial number, however, is being circulated to the various corps areas and major depots and the results of this inquiry will be communicated to you at a later date.

Very truly yours,

A. S. Buyers
Major, Ord. Dept.
Assistant.

ELK/no

November 6, 1934.

Mr. Sam Pomionek
203 Magazine Street,
Newark, N. J.

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to letter from this office dated October 12, 1934, file OO 474.1/6382 in regard to Springfield Rifle, Caliber .30, M 1903, No. 524756.

The records of the War Department do not indicate that this rifle was legally disposed of by the Government. Therefore, in the absence of information concerning proper ownership, this rifle is subject to confiscation wherever it may be found. If you desire to turn this rifle in, it should be shipped by express collect to the Commanding Officer, Springfield Armory, Springfield, Mass.

For the Chief of Ordnance:

Very truly yours,

A. S. Buyers,
Major, Ord. Dept.,
Assistant.

One 1903 gone in a split second - no reward. I note that the writer did not specify where he obtained the rifle. Wise move. Depression era, needed money, took a chance, lost postage and shipping charges.

Jim

John:
I would gladly pay the reward. Let me know how much and where to send it.