Ross Mk 2 5* sporter restoration

[BurtonP]

I've posted this elsewhere, but since it better fits the subject of this page I thought I'd add it here too.
I picked up this lovely 1911 dated Ross Mk 2 5 star specifically because it was a good candidate for restoration if I could find a bayonet band. It had the mid band under which I felt I could hide a duffel cut. It also has original stock cartouches including regimental issue numbers, so the stock has not been sanded too much.



From wear marks on the barrel I discovered that the sporterization process had left the band a couple of cm back along the stock from the original position. This was not ideal, and I faced putting the band back in its original place, which would leave my duffel cut join visible, or accepting that it won't ever be milspec again, but being able to hide my repairs. I chose the latter.

At this stage the forestock addition has been hand carved from walnut and stain matched to the stock. The bayonet band has arrived and been fitted. The rest of the rifle has been conserved and minor rust converted, and a couple of damaged parts of the stock interior fixed. The sling, which is dated 1919 has been oiled to hopefully prevent further drying and cracking.

My next challenge is getting the foresight base off so I can assemble. I also need to fix the stacking swivel attachment, which is broken. My welding skills are a bit rusty, but I think I can manage.
I'll post more when it's complete.
Cheers,
Burton

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