+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Ross Mk 2 5* sporter restoration

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    Legacy Member BurtonP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Last On
    03-13-2024 @ 07:08 PM
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    214
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:27 PM

    Ross Mk 2 5* sporter restoration


    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
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. The Following 2 Members Say Thank You to BurtonP For This Useful Post:


  3. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  4. #2
    Legacy Member BurtonP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Last On
    03-13-2024 @ 07:08 PM
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    214
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:27 PM
    Thread Starter
    I'm calling this one done. The forestock still needs a little work to get the colour to match, but I think a lot of BLOicon applications will help. I'm not sure why the photos are all attaching upside down but whatever.
    The rifle is pictured with the Mk III that I restored previously.
    Cheers,
    Burton

  5. The Following 3 Members Say Thank You to BurtonP For This Useful Post:


  6. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  7. #3
    Advisory Panel browningautorifle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Last On
    Today @ 01:54 PM
    Location
    Victoria BC
    Posts
    29,839
    Real Name
    Jim
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    03:27 PM
    Looks great...
    Regards, Jim

  8. Thank You to browningautorifle For This Useful Post:


  9. #4
    Contributing Member Singer B's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2019
    Last On
    Today @ 11:36 AM
    Location
    Desert Hot Springs, California
    Posts
    1,053
    Real Name
    Walt Meyer
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    05:27 PM
    Congrats! Beautifully done!

  10. Thank You to Singer B For This Useful Post:


  11. #5
    Legacy Member Patton12's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Last On
    03-22-2024 @ 08:07 AM
    Location
    CT, USA
    Posts
    35
    Real Name
    Michael
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    06:27 PM
    Very nicely done!

  12. #6
    Advisory Panel
    Warren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Last On
    03-23-2024 @ 12:55 PM
    Posts
    1,192
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    06:27 PM
    USE A PULLER to remove the front sight!!
    There is also a pin from the dovetail to the barrel.
    You MIGHT have to drill it out or drill a hole, thread in a screw and try and pull out the pin.
    DO NOT BEAT the sight base or you will just destroy it.

  13. #7
    Legacy Member BurtonP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2019
    Last On
    03-13-2024 @ 07:08 PM
    Location
    Calgary
    Posts
    214
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    04:27 PM
    Thread Starter
    "USE A PULLER to remove the front sight!!
    There is also a pin from the dovetail to the barrel."

    Yeah, thanks. Figured this one out with help from elsewhere on the forum and it went surprisingly well. It's not the first time someone has hammered the sight base off unfortunately, and the marks are all there.

  14. #8
    Advisory Panel
    Warren's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Last On
    03-23-2024 @ 12:55 PM
    Posts
    1,192
    Local Date
    03-29-2024
    Local Time
    06:27 PM
    Good...
    Glad you did not use the big hammer method!!!

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Ross M-10 Commercial .280 Ross sporter sold
    By NORTHOF60 in forum Commercial Auction and Sale "Gossip"
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-24-2021, 10:45 AM
  2. Ross Model 1910-E Sporter, 303 Ross Cal.
    By NORTHOF60 in forum Commercial Auction and Sale "Gossip"
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-02-2020, 03:56 PM
  3. 1st post! Ishapore 2a1 sporter restoration
    By MosinVirus in forum The Restorer's Corner
    Replies: 75
    Last Post: 05-06-2016, 02:34 AM
  4. BSA No.4 MKI (T) Restoration from cut-down sporter
    By jimmieZ in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 10-21-2015, 10:18 AM
  5. Krag Sporter Restoration
    By Dan Arnold in forum Krag Rifles
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-12-2011, 08:56 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
Raven Rocks