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    Quote Originally Posted by Flintlock50 View Post
    Anyone wanting to see the Ross Mark 2 ** Civilian Target Rifle with serial number 5,000 can go to Photo Gallery on this site, type in Ross and you should see my rifle under username of Molly Dog. I posted those pictures several years ago, sadly, Molly the dog went to Llewellin Setter doggie heaven 4 years ago. But, I still have the rifle for now and am now registered with username of Flintlock50.

    Thanks!
    I meant to ask: You seem to have a fairly complicated eyepiece on your rear sight. Is it some form of variable aperture?

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    Thank you Sharps45-70. The information you supplied is most appreciated. I always suspected that tracing ownership would be unlikely. Do you have any information as to when this rifle with serial number 5,000 might have been manufactured? also, any idea of how many 1905 Civilian Target Rifles might have been made? did the serial numbers include target rifles and sporters mixed in the same number range? any other information would be most appreciated.

    Also, the rifle rear sight has an adjustable aperture, as noted by vykkagur in thread above.....
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    Looks very Heath Robinson. I'm used to seeing the ones with an offset knurled wheel sticking out the side, but this one appears to have two adjusters orbiting the aperture, much more sophisticated. I couldn't find it in the BSA or Parker-Hale catalogues. Any markings on it to identify the maker?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flintlock50 View Post
    Thank you Sharps45-70. The information you supplied is most appreciated. I always suspected that tracing ownership would be unlikely. Do you have any information as to when this rifle with serial number 5,000 might have been manufactured? also, any idea of how many 1905 Civilian Target Rifles might have been made? did the serial numbers include target rifles and sporters mixed in the same number range? any other information would be most appreciated.

    Also, the rifle rear sight has an adjustable aperture, as noted by vykkagur in thread above.....
    The serial numbers include all commercial rifle production, which is all civilian sales of target and hunting rifles. There were two major version of the military/civilian target rifles, the earlier style with the two piece handguard and a barrel mounted sight, and the later style with a single piece handguard without the barrel sight. Yours is the earlier two piece, first offered in their 1908 catalogue. I stand to be corrected, but as memory serves they changed to the single piece around 1911. According to the RRS, there were approximately 9,000 total sold by 1913. I would slug your bore, but many of the earlier rifles have .308" bored instead of the later .311/.312" unless it has a "2" barrel.

    Regarding the rear sight, there were many sights that can be found on these target rifles, practically any period target sight could be mounted. More to the point, it is common to see eyepiece modifications as individual users tinkered with their rifles.

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    Thanks Vykkagur & Sharps 45-70....the adjustable rear aperture was found at a gun show and used on this rifle as well as a Motty Special....I will check to see if there is a name on the aperture...It has been years since I have had the barreled action out of the stock....where would I look for "2" on the barrel? I am sure I have slugged the barrel and will have to look for my notes on bore diameter....would date of production most likely fall between 1908 and 1911?

    I am getting on in years and have been slowly finding new homes for some of my collection and the Ross will need a new home soon...is this site a good place to list for sale?

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    The adjustable aperture is marked on back side "Made in Englandicon" and on face with AGP. It has a removable yellow filter. The bore slugs at .3115-.312.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flintlock50 View Post
    The adjustable aperture is marked on back side "Made in Englandicon" and on face with AGP. It has a removable yellow filter. The bore slugs at .3115-.312.
    AGP would refer, I assume, to A.G. Parker, who later merged with A.T.C. Hale to form Parker-Hale.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Flintlock50 View Post
    Thanks Vykkagur & Sharps 45-70....the adjustable rear aperture was found at a gun show and used on this rifle as well as a Motty Special....I will check to see if there is a name on the aperture...It has been years since I have had the barreled action out of the stock....where would I look for "2" on the barrel? I am sure I have slugged the barrel and will have to look for my notes on bore diameter....would date of production most likely fall between 1908 and 1911?

    I am getting on in years and have been slowly finding new homes for some of my collection and the Ross will need a new home soon...is this site a good place to list for sale?
    The "2" would be just above or just below the serial number on the barrel. You shouldn't have to disassemble anything to find it. If there isn't one, it is the original barrel. Production would date closer to 1911, probably 1910 or 1911 due to the higher serial number for the range. Sometime in the 1908-1911 period they made the transition to the .3115 bore (1910-1911 ish) so that makes sense.

    I also sent you a PM regarding some details of your rifle.
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    Ross Mark 2 ** Civilian Target Rifle

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    And the earlier photos.
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