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    First Ross

    I have been after a Ross for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, the ones I have run across have either been sporterized, or priced astronomically. Today I found one that was neither of the above. It's a Ross M1905, apparently made in 1910. No US markings on it at all. I know my Enfields, but this is my first Ross, and I'm thrilled to have it. Anything you guys can tell me about it would be much appreciated!
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    There ARE markings, they're on the butt. There will be someone else along to convert them to words shortly. I can't see them too well...there's nothing I see that I recognize. Nice old rifle though...
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    Yeah, those..I was saying there are no US markings on it. Flaming bomb and all that.

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    Congrats on your find.

    I can't make out some of the butt stock markings; you might want to have a look under black light and write down what you see.

    Too bad the rear handguard is missing as that would pretty much nail it down as a MkII***** ("II 5*"), or not. The Sutherland backsight suggests Mk.II 5*, although the date is maybe a little early for one. There is a "5" after the "II", but it looks like there might be a "1" in front, so am not sure about that.

    The foresight hood has been reversed at some point.

    Backsight has taken a hit as you probably know.

    How is the bore and what are your plans for her? If the bore is very nice it might be worth cleaning her up enough to shoot.

    Here's a complete 5*
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    OK, no US markings. That's not unusual. Perhaps more preferable to you though, they're around too. Mostly in collections now I think.
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    It's pretty unusual to see a Ross '05 without US markings here...in fact I've never seen one at all. As far as the markings on the butt go, I see one that is 'CC'...Cadet Corps? Also, the 5 next to the II, what exactly does that signify? I see no stars next to it either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anzac15 View Post
    It's pretty unusual to see a Ross '05 without US markings here...in fact I've never seen one at all. As far as the markings on the butt go, I see one that is 'CC'...Cadet Corps? Also, the 5 next to the II, what exactly does that signify? I see no stars next to it either.
    You could be right about the "CC", but "2CC" is not one I know.

    The stars were added as the modifications were added. Ross and the Small Arms Committee were continually coming up with improvements and these kept being added to the production, which could be seen as a determination to produce the best possible version of the rifle, or as a lack of adequate development and trials - depending on your point of view! It was a time when there were a lot of rapid developments in rifles and sights.
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    Gotcha. Like I said, Im new to the Ross rifle, and Ive kind of become infatuated with them.
    Im guessing that the M1905 never saw front line service in the Great War? Only the M1910/MkIII?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anzac15 View Post
    the M1905 never saw front line service in the Great War
    I believe that's right.
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    Here are a few more pics....I'm probably making something out of nothing, but I've put a loop to this stock, and I can't see any star of any kind next to the 5. Don't know if that's unusual or not. Also, looks like something was nailed to the left side of the butt at one time.

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