Ross M10 MK III* acquisition

[ak_milsurp]

Greetings after a long delay. I still have my Ross M10 IIIb.

I believe it was manufactured between 1916 and 1918. THe barrel shank is marked "LC" for the "Large Chamber" modification. Still not sure what the lone "C" stamp on the front left side of the receiver (at the wood line) designates.

I'm still rather surprised the stock isn't covered with dozens of unit stamps as most are. I suppose it could be sanded, but the patina and thickness of the wood in the butt stock just doesn't lend credence to that idea.

THat said, it's obvious the rear sight is a replacement target sight.

I also notice the Rivet modification on the bolt. (To help ensure bolt is correctly assembled).

Also--- my understanding is that the "LC" chamber mod was done in England or perhaps by repair depot armorers in Europe. NOT in Canada or the USA. Would that also mean it was actually issued to the field? I know the Ross rifles were prized for their accuracy. perhaps the rear sight was a field upgrade for sniping use?? And so I ruminate....


Since IIIb rifles were for british home guard

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