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09-30-2008 08:21 AM
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I believe your Ross has had its barrel shortened. It should be 30 1/2".
There has been discussion about shortened Rosses being issued to POW camp guards, the Rangers, but a sproter job is more likely. There was a quanity of Rosses professionally shortened in the UK years ago. The muzzles were turned so the front sight base could be refitted. If your rifle has standard Birmingham proofs, that would be a giveaway.
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Thanks Tiriaq you're indeed correct. Standard BM proof marks and a 24" bbl. I guess when you just step into something without really doing the research that's what happens. Oh well it's one way to learn and at least I didn't spend much.
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Auction pick up #1
Old but still new in sealed box. I was fortunate to pick up one of each type at the auction
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Auction Pickup #2
Unfortunately mismatched but I have yet to come across a MLM Mk I* that was all matching. It has been into the shop 6 times per the receiver markings, the last time was in 1907 and then she was issued in 1908 to the Liverpool Volunteers.
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Auction Pickup #3, sorry for the delay
Parker Hale imitation Bren gun handle and stand, installed on my 1907 converted SMLE ConD IV
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Auction Pickup #4
Rifle No. 4 Mk I* LT (line thrower), new, converted from a 1950 CNo.4 Mk I*
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Auction Pickup #5
My "steal" of the auction. Six Scout Regt. scopes. Two are missing straps if anyone has a source for original or repro's. Four of the scopes are B.C. Ltd Co (s/n 8291, 17400, 2896, 16380), one is HBM Co. (s/n 5291) and one is HCR & Son Ltd (s/n 20336).
I also have B.C. Ltd Co. s/n 14026 is some one is looking for it.
I am looking for s/n 16187 for my L42 if anyone has it. My L42 chest has the rifle, scope and sight s/n written on the lid, thus I know the spotting scope that was issued with my L42.
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This is my second rifle. Just bought it today in London. Took a bit of time to get some of the grease off.