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Gentlemen, Just bought a Ross rifle, 1905, MKII, with both Canadian and U. S. markkings... Can't get the bolt in to save my life.. Been collecting Pre WWI thru WWII firearms for 52 yrs... This one throws me... Any help??? Any place I can buy an mannual? Look forward to your comments....
Here's an old thread with another member who has the same problem… ;)
Ross 1910 bolt question
There's an outstanding article by "PerversPépère ", on Ross M-10 Rifle Bolt Disassembly (click here) and the dangers of doing it incorrectly. It may be found under the Technical Articles for Milsurp Collectors and Re-loaders (click here) forum of the Milsurp Knowledge Libraries. .........
Also, in the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here), there's a really nice example of a 1916 M10 Mk. III Ross Rifle (Marked to 16th Battalion CEF and also stamped "CRB").... click here
Regards,
Doug
Not sure if the M1905 works like the M1910, but on the M1910 I pull the front of the bolt forward and twist it till the extractor lines up with the lug. They are horizontal when installed. Helps to have three hands because it will want to twist back and collapse inward. While holding the bolt in this position insert bolt into rifle. On the M1910 there is a Magazine Cutoff that must be in its proper position (midway) also.
Hopefully this will help - otherwise maybe a M1905 owner will chime in.
Not sure if the M1905 works like the M1910, but on the M1910 I pull the front of the bolt forward and twist it till the extractor lines up with the lug. They are horizontal when installed. Helps to have three hands because it will want to twist back and collapse inward. While holding the bolt in this position insert bolt into rifle. On the M1910 there is a Magazine Cutoff that must be in its proper position (midway) also.
Hopefully this will help - otherwise maybe a M1905 owner will chime in.
I did kind of like Tom but I rested my lugs on the guides as they went in. Had the rifle lying on something so I could use both hands for the bolt. Is this what you're talking about?
Lugs ride vertically in the 1905, but, otherwise, the procedure is much the same.
PULL and TWIST and then, HOLDING the d*&%*&d bolt-head in position, slip it into the receiver, push DOWN on the bolt-release catch and slide her in. Guide rib on the left side of the bolt body must ride in the mating cut in the left-hand receiver rail.
Three-and-a-half hands really help.
So does holding your mouth right.
It's one of those things.
Nice part is that when it's in, it's in..... and you can reward yourself with a shot of Southern Comfort. (Works for me, anyway!)
You can download a 1913 MANUAL right on this forum. It covers the older models, as there were far more of them in Service than the new rifle, which was just entering production.
I notice the very low post number. Welcome to the Wonderful World of Ross Rifles, friend!
Any problems, somebody here WILL help.
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This frustrating procedure is almost a deal-breaker for me...
It's one of the charms of owning a Ross. Having the bolt head snap back on you six or eight times as you slowly, carefully try to inset the bolt without touching the sides of the receiver - kind of like the game "Operation". The Mk III is more fun in this area than the Mk II in my experience.