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Ross Mk II 'U.S. Marked' .303 SN: 6404

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Ross Mk II 'U.S. Marked' .303 SN: 6404
'M1905' WW 1 era Canadian military rifle chambered for the 303 British cartridge. Straight pull. Features a right side mounted lever for depressing the magazine follower, bolt catch lever on rear left side of receiver, and a lever in the triggerguard that retracts the cartridge stop to allow rapid unloading. Barrel length is 28 inches, with hooded blade front, and adjustable Pilbald rear sights. Sliding trap door in butt. Bore is very good condition, with strong rifling. Metal finish has turned a brown patina. with some scattered areas of light pitting on the receiver Stock is very good with the usual scratches/dings. Right buttstock has Quebec cartouche with Canadian proofs, 1909 date, unit markings, '11-1914,31 BN. CEF" ( 31st Battilion, Canadian Expeditionary Force). the battalion fought in Belgium and France, and was often at the forefront of the fighting at St. Eloi Craters, the Ypres Salient, Vimy Ridge (Thélus Village), Fresnoy, Somme, Second Battle of Passchendaele, the Battle of Amiens (1918), the Battle of Arras (1917), Battle of Drocourt-Quéant Line, Valenciennes, Mons, and the occupation of the Rhineland. There are other units and dates stamped. Left receiver rail marked "Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Canada, 1905". Action is smooth/tight. The underside of the grip is stamped "U.S." with flaming bomb, and the serial number, Ross rifles did not stamp the SN on metal, just the stock. No import marks observed. Comes with good condition U.S. M1907 leather sling marked "MILSCO 1944", a very good condition Mk I bayonet and scabbard with frog. Pommel marked "Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Patented 1907". Wood grip, and frog stamped "U.S." with flaming bomb. In1917, the U.S. Government purchased 20,000 Ross rifles and bayonets from Canada. These were intended for use in troop training due to the shortage of rifles and bayonets during the First World War. They were marked with “U.S.” and the Ordnance Dept. “flaming bomb” acceptance mark. Also included is the Book "The Ross Rifle Story". by Phillips, Dupuis, & Chadwick, 1984, 475 pages, full of photos, & diagrams. Considered the bible of Ross rifle collecting. Hard to find these days, in excellent condition. NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.