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Category - Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Arms

Category
Military Rifles - Non-US
Military Arms

WORLD WAR I CANADIAN ROSS MKII** STRAIGHT PULL

Description:
Canadian Ross Model 1905, Cal. 303 Brit. S# 11132. Bolt Action Rifle. Bbl. 30 1/2".
Aperture folding adjustable rear sight mounted on top of receiver & blade type front sight w/ protective hood. Ross rifles were designed by Sir Charles Ross & mfg. in Canada by the Ross Rifle Co. of Quebec. There were 2 major types, the first made w/ dual opposed lockinglugs & later w/ multiple lugs; this model rifle has the revised rearsight & is made w/ out the mag. cut off but retaining the Harris floorplate depressor. Rotating flag type safety. The rifles did not prove entirely satisfactory in British service during WWI but some were supplied to the United States for training purposes. Receiver marked on left side “ROSS RIFLE CO. QUEBEC” & “PATENT”.

Balance of marking is hidden under rear sight base. Receiver has scattered “view marks”. Upper band has bayonet lug & stacking swivel. Sling swivels are located on lower band & triggerguard.

Walnut stock set, buttplate has sliding trap.

CONDITION: Good. Stock set has moderate wear, dents, scratches & staining. Very nice wood pattern. Has been lightly cleaned w/ added finish. Metal has 75% original blue w/ light wear & scattered spots of oxidation. Bolt rib retains case colors. Fair, somewhat worn, dusky bore. CURIO and RELIC

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Price: $1,590.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .303 British
Manufacturer: Ross
Model: 1905
Serial Number: 11132
Barrel Length: 30 1.2
Ejectors: Good
Condition: Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Fair, Somewhat worn, dusky
Action: Pull Bolt Action