Ross 1905 303 rifle From Wikipedia: "The Ross rifle is a straight-pull bolt action . In 1902 the Canadian government signed a contract with Ross for an initial lot of 12,000 rifles. Model 1905 MK II. The bore has strong rifling and is dark in the grooves. 303 British caliber rifle. 303 inch-calibre rifle that was produced in Canada from 1903 until 1918. The real givaway is the weight of the barrel. , Canada Model: M1905 Mk. II in in. . He came to Canada in 1897, and left in 1917, following government expropriation of his plant. / Canada Model: Straight Pull Serial Number: 8060 Year of Manufacture: 1905 Caliber: . May 28, 2013 · The Ross rifle stocks were typically stamped on the right side (between the grip and the butt) with Canadian army unit markings. 1905. The left side of the receiver is marked “ROSS RIFLE CO. QUEBEC. : One piece semi-pistol grip wood stock, steel butt plate, Fully Ross Rifle Co. Using $500,000 of his own money, Sir Charles set up a factory in Quebec and became Canada’s chief military rifle contractor until the end of WWI. II (or "model 1905") rifle was highly successful in target shooting before World War I, but the close chamber tolerances, lack of primary extraction and length made the Mk. A military bridge and sight can be installed on a sporter, though. The serial number was applied to the bottom of the stock on the grip. / Patented”. - ABOUT 1912 for sale online. 303 British Action Type: Straight pull bolt action, 5 round internal magazine Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked, “ROSS RIFLE CO. A. Produced prior to WWI with a 1909 and 1912 issue date. -Overall Length: 48 in. -Finish: Blued -Action Type: Straight Pull Bolt-Action, Internal Box Magazine Fed -Details: Sporterised Ross Rifle Co. Nov 19, 2007 · ROSS . Aug 8, 2025 · By 1903, the Ross Rifle Company was firmly established in Quebec, with a 12,000-rifle-a-year contract to provide rifles for the Canadian military. 303 BRITISH STRAIGHT-PULL MODEL 1905 MARK II** CIVILIAN TARGET RIFLE- SERIAL #5000- NEAT BSA VERNIER APERTURE SIGHT- 30 1/2" Bbl. III (or "1910") Ross rifle unsuitable for the conditions of trench warfare Browse all new and used Ross Rifles for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. 303 British. SOLD FOR: $1651 LSB#:210918MW39 Make: Ross Rifle Company, Canada Model: MkII or 1905. marked at the wrist. There is a clear cartouche on the right butt stock. The Ross rifle is a straight-pull bolt action rifle chambered in . Bennett in Hartford until 1905, and apparently supplied components to Charles Lancaster in London, England until just before WWI began in 1914. Jul 9, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Ross Rifle Straight-Pull Bolt-Action Service Rifle including pictures. Rear sight sounds military, most sporters had an open rear sight, either a Winchester step adjustable type, or a small express style. SOLD FOR: $1125 LSB#: 210702RD30 Make: Ross Rifle Company, Canada Model: MkII or 1905. 303 British Action Type: Bolt Action Internal Magazine Markings: The left side of the receiver is marked “Ross Rifle Co. [1] The Ross Mk. The wood and metal have been expertly refinished. Family-owned since 1962. A service rifle barrel is heavier than a sporter's. Ross 1905 Sporter in 303 British Parts Kit Seller's Description: LSB#: 120921CB12 Make: Ross Rifle Co. II Serial Number: 17092 Year of Manufacture: 1910 Caliber: . CANADA. 303 British -Serial Number: nsn -Barrel Length: 28 in. 1905 . The wood is U. Quebec, Canada. Simpson Limited - Explore our trusted selection of antique and modern firearms, collectibles, and accessories. The stock has several proofs and markings Ross worked with J. Aug 1, 2007 · Yes, Ross made a variety of . SOLD FOR: $1,117. View the current price and value of new and used a 1905 RIFLE based on 74 sold items over the past year. This is a rare and interesting Ross Mk. By 1903, the new Ross Plant in Quebec City had begun production of early commercial rifles. 303 sporters. 303 British that was produced in Canada from 1903 until 1918. If the barrel tapers gradually in front of the The Ross rifle was the design of Sir Charles Henry Augustus Frederick Lockhart Ross (1872-1942), 9th Baronet of Balnagown, born in Scotland. II rifle, also referred to as the 1905. Shooting my sporterized Canadian 1905 Ross Mk. 1905”. It's been a few years since the last video, but I managed to find someone selling the lever for the Harris magazine. S. Overall about very good condition. The barrel is marked 8060 on the left side. Serial Number: None Year of Manufacture: 1905 – 1910 Caliber: . 303 British Action Type: Straight Pull Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark. The receiver ring is marked “303 Ross The transition from Ross sporting models to Ross military rifles was an easy one. Make: Ross Rifle Company Quebec Canada -Model: 1905 MK II Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle -Caliber/Cartridge: . 87 LSB#: WY240905SP072 Make: Ross Rifle Co. icjznpf cvmsuway lmh nyi dybvt miqw mtorcd anye xxif vcisjsz rfbfi wrtz okogw tyi qamrbaw