Ross M1905 target rifle

[JerryEAL]

I've been to Cornwall, seen the ST&G armories there. Where would those barracks have been, any idea Jerry?

The picture mentions Cornwall on the bottom. I have no idea. I am the curator of the small family photo collection now, with little to no history on anything. I am glad a few have rifles of interest in them.

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[green]

Looks like the receiver has been tapped for the Ross milled sight base.
The first year the Cdn military team team took the MkII with the light barrel to Bisley they did poorly. The next year they returned with first MkII** with the heavy 30" barrel and short stock rifles. The heavy barrel was a close copy of the profile of the Long Lee barrel. The Brits complained it was not a service rifle since it did not take a bayonet. The Cdns replied it was a rifle in service with militia not divulging that it was only in service with the Bisley team. The next year the Cdn team arrived with the long bt lug model II**.
The II** was the rifle that established the Ross rifes reputation for accuracy.

[breakeyp]

Thank you for the loading information. Unfortunately I don't reload. The target Rosses tend to a very tight bore which adds to felt recoil along with an axe like butt profile driving into your shoulder. They were men in those days.

[boltaction]

Your front sight hood is on backwards--fairly common malady with these rifles. How is the bore? I agree about the shoulder. I think that that rifle should be sent a long way away from your shoulder to prevent any possibility of further pain. For safekeeping, I volunteer my basement here in Vernon, BC......always happy to have another Ross.

Ed

[Badger]

Here's a link to an 85 picture photo montage of the 1905 Ross Mk II** Civilian Target Rifle in my collection ...

1905 Ross Mk II** Civilian Target Rifle Serial # 4901 (click here)

(Click PIC to Enlarge)(Click PIC to Enlarge)

Regards,
Doug