Ross MkIII (bubba'd) ad some spring scenery.

[flying pig]

Surpmil, problem is that none of the parts added have a good factory finish. This rifle has been modified heavily from its original form. It's a keeper to me as a shooter, not a collectors item. It's collector value was lost long ago. If I'm going to spend big money on a fancy piece of wood it is going to be nicely re finished to look brand new externally as well. The only parts that have good original finish are the barrel and receiver anyway. The mid band is patina bare metal, butt plate is rough, bolt handle is about 50% and nose cap and sight hood are basically bare. My rust blue is actually much darker than the original Ross finish, if I didn't do it all the original finished parts would look out of place. This rifle lost its history long before I came along.