To the best of my knowledge, all screws on a Ross are standard SAE thread. Three sixteenths is .1875".
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To the best of my knowledge, all screws on a Ross are standard SAE thread. Three sixteenths is .1875".
The "Ross Rifle Handbook 1907" is available as a free PDF download on the net. I think it contains everything you are looking for.
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Is there a serial number under the buttplate? I have a Mk II with Mk III rear sight that bears no model or military markings, or externally visible serial number, but has a serial number stamped...
I made an interesting discovery while putting the buttplates back on the rifles.
Firstly, the curvature of the commercial buttplate appears to be precisely the same as that of the military...
Here is a comparison of the serial number on the subject rifle to those found on known commercial Ross rifles. The subject rifle is flanked by a 1905 R on the left and a Mk II** on the right. The...
I have been messing with Ross rifles approximately 50 years, but still consider myself a neophyte. I am certainly not an authority on the subject.
I agree with everything you say. I, too, have...
Ax.303 has made some thought-provoking observations and I will try to address each individually. I will open by saying that, at the moment, I believe the clues suggesting this is likely a 1905 M...
You said "A 303 Brit won't chamber"
I assume you are saying a 303 brit cartridge won't chamber. That could be due to a difference in case dimensions. I was/we were suggesting the possibility of a...
A groove diameter of 0.31" sounds like the bore could be .303 Brit - possibly done due to the lack of suitable diameter bullets for a .280 Ross. I think you should do a chamber cast and a cast of...
Pics as promised:
https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2023/02/Ross1905MRS2-1.jpg
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Well, I recently did something most uncharacteristic for myself and just MIGHT have come out on top. I tend to carefully mull things over before jumping in....
Probably just my old eyes, but I believe I can see an "E" on the breech end of the barrel. How does the fired brass look? An enlarged chamber is readily apparent.
Although I have never done it, I understand one can make a breeching washer of appropriate thickness to allow reuse of the barrel. Not the best situation, but certainly better than scrapping an...
I, for one, would very much like to see more pics.
Not related to this rifle, but I recently came across a photo of three RNWMP Constables holding Lee Metford carbines. All three clearly still had the D rings. I had previously thought that, since...
It may well be 4th Hussars (1893 - 1932). I was thinking that, since the carbines were drawn from military stores, the regimental discs would likely have been scrubbed of earlier regimental...
I recently picked this up in a trade sight unseen, other than a few photos, with the intention of doing some restoration work. Once in hand, I realized this is one of the 1000 LEC1s drawn from...
I much prefer the look, weight and feel of the 1905/Mk II over the 1910/Mk III, but would not undertake a target rifle or sporter build with a new barrel around anything other than a Mk II**...
Commercial stocks, at least on the 1905s, have the serial number stamped under the butt plate and, as I recall, the serial number is also on the inside face of the butt plate.
Having restored several Ross rifles, I must say that I would definitely NOT invest in the restoration of a rifle with a set-back barrel that is also in need of a stock. It is money you are highly...
The rivet, which is clearly visible when present, does not prevent disassembly, but it does somewhat complicate both disassembly and reassembly. I see no rivet on this bolt.
It has been a while...
I have several civilian and military 1905/Mk IIs and a Mk III that I shoot. All but two Mk II** have generous chambers that make reloading a bit of a challenge. I do segregate cases and neck size...
Ross increased the chamber dimensions during production to accommodate the chambering issues. Rifles leaving the factory with the larger chambers had "LC" stamped on the receiver ring on Mk IIs and...
The scuff marks on the barrel are likely due to them thinking the barrel had right hand threads when they tried to remove it. As much as I enjoy restoring Ross rifles, I don't believe I would put...
You have a Ross Mk II***. It was first manufactured as a Mk II**** with a Ross Mk III rear sight. That sight was replaced with the present Canada Tool & Specialty Co. (Sutherland Mk II) sight and...