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No deerstalkers listed here.
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09-07-2022 07:12 AM
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1910, 1905, 1910 is what those 3 are.
Repro Ross catalogues are available on Ebay.
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Originally Posted by
mr humble
When it's not called a 1907 action, it's called a Scotch Deer Stalker. There was no such thing as a "Red Deer Stalker", and you're mistaken: the "Scotch Deer Stalker" refers only to this 1907 action, not to the "M-10" .280 built on the 1910 action.
Looks to be in very good condition.
Post some photos after you ruin it and waste your money so we can have a good laugh eh?
Last edited by Surpmil; 09-08-2022 at 09:18 PM.
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Originally Posted by
Ax.303
It is definitely a a Scotch Deer stalker. They were built on modified 1905 actions.
Barrel length does not the determine the model of rifle.
The rifle in your picture is a regular M-10 sporting rifle.
Ax303 is correct of course, and this is not a M1905 nor is it an M-10. It IS a Scotch Deerstalker (SDS)- sometimes referred to as the M1907. The SDS is the Model 1905 with an updated bolt - a multi-lug bolt head similar to the M-10. The SDS was only chambered in .280 Ross. The M1905 was never chambered in .280 Ross. The M1905 is clearly discernable by it two locking lug - vs. multi-lug bolt head found on the SDS.
SDS's are rarely encountered and are a prized collector find. This one has some negatives - particularly the rubber recoil pad and aftermarket sling swivels. I agree with the suggestion about utilizing a scope mount that does not involve drilling holes in the rifle. However, I wouldn't strenuously object to drilling the holes given the condition and modifications place it in the low-grade collector category. And in the final analysis, whoever owns it can do whatever they want to it.
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I’m a HUGE fan of tastefully sporterized Springfield 1903s.
I have a few with scopes and they look pretty snazzy. Personally, I *prefer* the looks of an iron-sighted rifle.
However, when done tastefully and in a historically accurate way, I see no reason not to drill a couple holes in a rifle that’s already a sporter.
The original poster here isn’t talking about a picatinny rail and a red dot. He’s talking about a Griffin and Howe side mount. That’s perfect for this rifle!
I wholeheartedly believe the original owner of this rifle would be tickled with that modification.
Bonus points if it ends up with a vintage scope, too!
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It's not a sporterized military rifle, it's a factory sporter.
Only one scope was more or less "factory": the Goerz Pernox.
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goerz pernox rifle scopes - Google Search
The period scope and mount will probably cost more than the rifle.
Last edited by AGB-1; 09-11-2022 at 12:22 PM.
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Originally Posted by
rcathey
I’m a HUGE fan of tastefully sporterized Springfield 1903s.
I have a few with scopes and they look pretty snazzy. Personally, I *prefer* the looks of an iron-sighted rifle.
However, when done tastefully and in a historically accurate way, I see no reason not to drill a couple holes in a rifle that’s already a sporter.
The original poster here isn’t talking about a picatinny rail and a red dot. He’s talking about a Griffin and Howe side mount.
This not some sporterized rifle. And a Griffin Howe mount is not period correct for this rifle.
This is a Ross Factory Sporter of which only a few hundred were made, 110+ years ago.
Very few remain. And even less in this condition.
Sell it to someone that will appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by
mr humble
Send me $2500 US and you can appreciate all day every day.
Dream On!
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