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Ross Rifle Co. MK II U.S. Marked .303 NVSN

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
Ross Rifle Co. MK II U.S. Marked .303 NVSN
M1905' WW 1 era Canadian military rifle chambered for the 303 British cartridge. Straight pull. Features a right side mounted lever for depressing the magazine follower, bolt catch lever on rear left side of receiver, and a lever in the triggerguard that retracts the cartridge stop to allow rapid unloading. Barrel length is 28 inches, with hooded blade front, and adjustable Pilbald rear sights. Sliding trap door in butt. Bore is ok, with strong rifling, dark frosting in the grooves. Metal finish has thinned with areas turning a gray patina with some scattered areas of light pitting on the chamber. Stock is very good with the usual scratches/dings. Right buttstock has Quebec cartouche with Canadian proofs, 1908 date, unit markings. Left receiver rail marked "Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Canada, 1905". Action is smooth/tight. The underside of the grip is stamped "U.S." with flaming bomb, and the serial number 6176, Ross rifles did not stamp the SN on metal, just the stock. But for ATF purposes we could not use it. No import marks observed. Comes with green canvass sling. In1917, the U.S. Government purchased 20,000 Ross rifles and bayonets from Canada.
NRA Condition-Good. C&R Firearm.