I just picked up an unusual 1905 Ross that has absolutely no markings on the stock. The stock looks 100% original and it is definitely a military model as there is no serial number on the barrel and it does have the proper acceptance stamp on the barrel chamber. It is not a US purchase model and I grabbed it because it had no stock markings and was a straight Canadian model. Any ideas about the lack of markings?? The stock has not been sanded or refinished either.
The only two things that need a bit of TLC is that the tip of the firing pin is broken off (the tip was actually still inside the bolt head). I see that Numrich has the "pin-on" type firing pin and is sold out of the "threaded" type firing pin. How do I tell which one I currently have and need to replace. I assume it is the "pin-on" type as it has the football shaped pin holding the cocking piece on but I am not sure.
Also, the front and rear band screws are incorrect replacements as the front one is a dome head machine screw and the rear is a slightly undersized dome head wood screw. Any ideas on where to get the correct screws?? I assume they are both normal, tapered head wood screws.
And lastly, the front stock cross bolt is missing the little "plug" that goes in the left side.
Thanks,
EricInformation
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