1905 Ross Mk II (5 star) Rifle

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1905 Ross Mk II (5 star) Rifle

1905 Ross Mk II***** Rifle Serial # 168UT

Caliber: ....................... .303 in., Mk VII Ammo
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Groove, Enfield, Left Hand Twist
Barrel Length: .............. 28 in. (711mm)
Overall Length: ............. 52 in. (1320mm)
Weight: ....................... 8.6 lbs. (3.9kg)
Magazine Capacity: ....... 5 rounds, loaded with chargers

"Manufactured in 1910 with the serial number stamped over top of a date marked 1910. The Mk II marking is stamped "50" after the "II". Oval mark is "Ross Rifle Co, Quebec, Canada, 1905 Patented".

"This rifle is a fine, 96 year old example example of the last service pattern Mk.II Ross rifle to be issued prior to the Great War. Mk. II rifles went through dozens of modifications, some obvious, others subtle. Mk. II riles were not used in active service on the Western Front. Many were used for training in Canada, others in England. Rifles which saw service in England had their chambers reamed oversize. During WW2, many Mk. II rifles continued to be used in training camps. A photograph has been seen with troops using Mk. II rifles on an obstacle course in 1944."

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Date(s): January 29, 2006. Album by Badger. Photos by Badger. 1 - 24 of 96 Total. 6829 Visits.

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1 The Mk. II* was the last variation of the Mk. II (1905) series of Ross service rifles. Edit	2 Add Description	3 Add Description	4 The front sight hood is secured by 4 screws, two from each side. The front sight blade is clamped in its dovetail by the screw entering the front of the sight base. Edit
5 The nosecap is secured by a screw from below, which engages a small plate inlet into the stock. Edit	6 Add Description	7 The middle band is secured in the same manner as the nosecap. Edit	8 Add Description
9 Add Description	10 Note the range markings for setting the battlesight, as well as the finer elevation graduations to be used when the sight is upright. Edit	11 Add Description	12 Note the smooth contour of the rear handguard, and that the upper edge of the forestock extends from the receiver to the nosecap in a straight line. On a Mk. II* rifle, the rear handguard will have a pronounced hump, and the lower edge of the handguard engages a notch in the upper surface of the forestock. This feature of the Mk. II* rifle allows one to be distinguished from a II* rifle at a glance. Edit
13 Add Description	14 Standard markings found on all MK. II or 1905 rifles, whether military or sporting. Edit	15 Didn't you mean to say that only the Mk. II** rifle had a magazine cut-off. Because you show the Mark II with the cut-off. By the way, did the arm of the cut-off sit above (on-top-of) the fowler. Thanks Pat at: sgmcassell@hotmail.com Edit	16 The boltstop operates in a vertical groove in the receiver. Edit
17 Mk. II rifles, except for the II, have a sliding button safety in the root of the bolt handle. In this photograph, the safety is engaged; the rifle will not fire, and the bolt cannot be opened.** Edit	18 Add Description	19 Add Description	20 The butt trap provides storage space for a pullthrough and oil bottle. Edit
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