Not exactly a restoration - Ross MkIII

[BurtonP]

I saw a Ross Mk III sporter recently, and because it had a barrel band and a top handguard I thought it would make a good faux Ross carbine. The barrel is a bit shorter than that version at 24.5 inches, but it looks in proportion. I added a bit of length to the forestock. The join is visible, because I didn't want to cut the original stock back to the band. The rear sight that had been welded on was removed. Luckily I had in my spares the correct rear sight, so that was replaced. The front barrel band is the wrong type - I'm not even sure what it's originally from, but it works well, and doesn't look too wrong IMO. I fabricated the front sight cover, but couldn't find any machine bolts that fit. I've no idea what obsolete thread type they used. It's glued on for now until I find something that fits. The stock was colour matched with leather dye, and linseed oiled.

I've every expectation that it will be much handier at the range than the full length version in the comparison picture.
Cheers,
Burton P.