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I imagine this has been asked a hundred times, but I'm new here and I can't find it in search, so......
Does anyone know of an economical source of this book? "Economical" means NOT $515! And second-hand at that. (Yes, I did a Google search.) No one's eager to part with one, for obvious reasons, and this has to be the only book in the world that hasn't been scanned by somebody.
If you find out, let me know!
Trust me, I won't be able to contain myself if I do!
The guy on forgotten weapons posted a vid about a reprint of the original Ross Rifle Story. There are apparently a few dozen left-overs from the reprint run. He posted the vid back in September, so there is a likelihood the remaining books may be sold out.
Here's the vid:
Book Review: The Ross Rifle Story - YouTube
and a quote from the description.
"To order one (for $100 plus shipping, via PayPal) email him at ross.rifle.story@sympatico.ca ."
Hope this helps, and best of luck.
I got my copy on eBay a few years ago and got it for over £100 but less than £150, if I remember correctly. Just keep an eye out for a copy and one will turn up eventually but you are unlikely to get it for "peanuts".
Great book.
I hope to be able to find that out for myself someday. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Paddyofurnitur
I just received an email from the gentleman. He is currently out of the 2nd printing, but is looking for a printer for a 3rd printing. He agreed to keep my request on file for a copy.
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Originally Posted by smle addict
I just got a response back from someone named "Michael" and, as you predicted, they're sold out. He says he's trying to source a printer to do a second run, but for now, the cupboard is bare.
On a more positive note, I got a third-hand report that someone had been offering an excellent quality scanned copy at a very fair price, but I have yet to find any definite contact info. The search continues.
Sorry to hear that. I just saw the vid about a week ago (when I took delivery of my Ross MkII).
I was able to buy the book many years ago, when I first bought a sportered Ross Mk 3. They were still cheap back then!
Well, best of luck in your search for the book. One will turn up eventually, when you least expect it.
[QUOTEI was able to buy the book many years ago, when I first bought a sportered Ross Mk 3. They were still cheap back then![/QUOTE]
I know how that works! Way back when, I bought plenty of things when they were simple used goods, from unissued Ljungman AG42's ($85, with tool kit and spares) to Ducati motorcycles. If I knew then what I know now, etc., etc....
There's a local (Calgary) bookseller who is always at the shows here and has had copies of the RRS on his table. Don't know what he's asking, though. Next show is in January. I can take a look and get his contact info to pass along.
I'd appreciate that info if you get the chance RR, thanks very much!
The Ross Rifle story: Roger F Phillips: 9780969190608: Amazon.com: Books
$299.
The person who bought the proofs of the original and reprinted the second run might consider doing an e-book version, but any scanned copies would be a violation of his copyright and investment.
Oh, of course. That would be wrong. Very, very, very wrong.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Surpmil
Hey vykkagur. Just back from the show. The dealer I was thinking of is currently out of stock, but there was a used copy on another table. I picked it up on spec. I'll send you a private message with the details.Quote:
Originally Posted by vykkagur
Excellent, thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by RangeRover
Arghh! knew I should've tried to buy one from the stash the second the video went up and not waited!
I have the book--Exc condition----can't find any links to any sales so what's it worth ??? I doubt it is as much as my copy of BROOMHANDLE PISTOL 1896-1936 ERICKSON, WAYNE R.; PATE, CHARLES E. as listed on Amazon--but I dont see any of those selling.
What someone else is prepared to pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by JUNGLECARB
$125 plus $25 shipping from Canada.(new)
The Ross Rifle story: Phillips, Roger F: 9780969190608: Amazon.com: Books
that link says Out of Print--Limited Availability.
Sadly, yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by JUNGLECARB
I have a copy--new--unused--could never find a decent rifle to go with the book--the last estimate I saw was 250-350--email bids to szabo50@yahoo.com and ill post pics--let me know if I have violated and forum rules--there are so many rules about everything these days--I just cant keep up
It's best to ask people to contact you by PM (Private Message) otherwise, potentially, you could get the entire internet contact you by email if you display your personal email address publicly.