Great write up Ed! I'm going save this and include with the Rifle. Can't be many people around that know how to interpret those markings. We might sell this, don't know yet.
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Great write up Ed! I'm going save this and include with the Rifle. Can't be many people around that know how to interpret those markings. We might sell this, don't know yet.
Ed, thanks for the information on the markings. I don't see the stamp you referenced that might be a "CA". The only one on the right that is anyway similar is "T C G A" jim
No markings on the bottom of the oil bottle. There is a marking on the cap - a partial print of something circular. The stock does have a lot of markings on it so I guess its been to a few places...
Here are more pics of this rifle. The pic with the butt plate has the cylinder in it. thanks
After posting I looked at these again and noticed many appear to show rust on the metal. It's odd...
Sorry I did not reply earlier. I hope to put pictures up today. This rifle was in a different state and I just got back "with it" (was visiting, not just to look at the rifle):). Anyway. no bayonet...
Hello, I just found this forum through a search about the M1905 Ross Rifle. I hope this is the right place to post. thanks.
I have a relative whose spouse passed and she found he had a small...