Ross Sniper in QM Stores

[tiriaq]

This is an interesting simulation of the very rare Ross sniper rifle. It could be made even more accurate if the .30-06 data plate were removed.
In a way, though, it is a shame about the rifle that was used for the conversion. It is dated 1914; this makes it less than common to start with. It would appear to be marked to the 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn. was part of the Canadian Contingent that trained at Valcartier, and arrived at the front early in 1915, and was involved in the first battles in which Canadian troops fought. Because of the way that the Bn. mark is applied, I suspect that this rifle was at Valcartier, and accompanied the unit overseas, where it would have seen active service. It is not the "CEF over Bn. number in an oval" mark. A historical rifle has now been permanently altered, in order to make a representative specimen. I personally feel that if someone is going to make up a faux specimen, they should not use a quality, unmessed with rifle as the starting point.

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[Badger]

I personally feel that if someone is going to make up a faux specimen, they should not use a quality, unmessed with rifle as the starting point.

Yes and I know the dealer of this particular piece agrees with both of us. He's simply the intermediary and is as fussy as all of serious collectors in regards to rifles that get messed with.

Regards,
Badger

[Lee Enfield]

This is an interesting simulation of the very rare Ross sniper rifle. It could be made even more accurate if the .30-06 data plate were removed.
In a way, though, it is a shame about the rifle that was used for the conversion. It is dated 1914; this makes it less than common to start with. It would appear to be marked to the 2nd Bn. 2nd Bn. was part of the Canadian Contingent that trained at Valcartier, and arrived at the front early in 1915, and was involved in the first battles in which Canadian troops fought. Because of the way that the Bn. mark is applied, I suspect that this rifle was at Valcartier, and accompanied the unit overseas, where it would have seen active service. It is not the "CEF over Bn. number in an oval" mark. A historical rifle has now been permanently altered, in order to make a representative specimen. I personally feel that if someone is going to make up a faux specimen, they should not use a quality, unmessed with rifle as the starting point.

I was wondering when the plate would get pointed out.

I hadn't noted the date of the gun though