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Ross HG (Home Guard) MKIII Rifle
Ross HG (Home Guard) MKIII Rifle
"County of York 51st Rifle"

Caliber ........................ .303 in., Mk VII Ammo
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 Groove, Enfield, Left Hand Twist
Barrel Length: .............. 30.5 in. (775mm)
Overall Length: ............. 50.5 in. (1283mm)
Overall Length: ............. 60.5 in. (1537mm) with bayonet attached
Weight: ....................... 8.6 ilbs. (3.9kg)
Magazine Capacity: ........ 5 rounds, loaded with chargers
Note: .......................... Mfg primarily 1914-1917, some assembled parts into 1918

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Bolt safety lever.

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Bolt head and extractor.

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9 surmounted by a crown - this is an inspection mark from manufacture.

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closeup of bolt head.

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Bolt face and extractor claw.

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Magazine.

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Magazine.

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Magazine.

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Action view, note the trigger arrangement.

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closeup of Home Guard applied barrel markings, HG 12560.

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Front receiver ring.

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Note the varying color pattern resulting from the receiver's heat treatment.

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Note the very apparent color case hardening on the back end of the receiver.

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Trigger mechanism.

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Receiver, right side view.

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Note the gas escape hole on the right side of the receiver.

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Receiver, note the color case hardening.

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Rear of receiver.  Note the screws supporting the rear sight.

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Note the trigger arrangement.

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Underside of front receiver ring.  Note hte HG marked barrel.

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Rear sight bridge.

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Rear sight.

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Bolt raceway.  Note that the Ross is a straight-pull rifle.

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Rear sight spring arrangement.

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THANK YOU!!! I have a near mint mk111 m1910 marked "cy59" . For years I thought this was cheshire yeomanry.  You have cleared up a long time mystery  for me !!! Tuber
 - kevin colliss, Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:48PM
Good photos. I have HG # 12442; right butt marked "CY91" over "H.G.". Fine shooter. Regret to report this piece was professionaly shortened as a sporter. Also have an all original Mk III marked on left side of barrel "HG # 12314". Left side of butt marked "NIAGARA FALLS" over "11". Right side of butt marked "H.G.". Also a fine shooter; condition equal or better than your County of York example. Regards: DSS
 - Douglas SWEIGER, Mon, 26 Oct 2009 9:17AM
 
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