ROSS RIFLE Co. STRAIGHT PULL .303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE

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FOR SALE, ROSS RIFLE Co. STRAIGHT PULL .303 BOLT ACTION RIFLE.                                                                                         

A CLASSIC .303 British Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle from The Ross Rifle Co. Quebec, Canada. This detailed as such to the Action and dated for 1905 with Patent details below. (On the Angled Flat to the L/H of the Action. Not Entirely Original but STILL certainly a Highly Collectable and RARE rifle for the UK market. Many others as well.

This example HAS been re-barrelled, apparently in 1951, by BSA. Fully Detailed as follows: SPECIAL BAS BARREL. SPECIFICATION 1951. WEIGHT UNDER 3 Lb 10oz. .303 MATCH CARTRIDGE. Then the expected Proof Stamps BV BO & NP with N.C31 (?) It does also appear to screw into a secondary sleeve in the main action. Presumably / Obviously the original barrel profile at the chamber was much bigger than the BSA replacement. Guessing mainly due to the barrel weight specification already detailed above.

I have given this a decent clean and there IS still a degree of frosting to the bore. However, rifling IS still present and it’s not ‘red rust’. Neck and Throat are GOOD. It’s just NOT ‘shining like a shiny dogs shiny you know what’s’ inside! Will it shoot a sub-MOA for the next 20 years? NI IDEA! POSSIBLY. As and when I get chance to do so I WILL take this out.

1/ To simply test fire it and check accuracy potential.

2/ JUST to have a go for myself with such an ICONIC and EXTREMELY RARE WWI Rifle. It could be the only opportunity for such an experience with such a piece of World History.

This is also a Single load / shot rifle too. As I understand it, they were originally magazine fed. However, without seeing an example I kind of struggle to see how. The 6 Lugged Twisting Bolt Head appears to need 100% Clear access along the entire length of travel. As such it leaves zero room for any feed ramp.

That said, all I can assume is with a multi shot magazine housing in place that may well have been accommodated. As said, without another to look at, it appears to be a far from easy design or task. However, better men than I out there and happy to ‘bow’ to their capabilities. NO DOUBT someone will supply the information / images.

Anyway, the Rifle spec. as follows: Barrel measures to 27 ¾” (705mm). Stock length / Trigger Pull is a Long 14 ¾” (375mm). They combine to an overall 48 7/8” (1240mm) and tip scales at 8 Lb 13 oz (4 Kg Straight). Aiming is via a relatively basic / simple rear iron / ‘v’ open sight and matching Front Bead. This with Quick Adjustment running from 30 out to 200 yards. With 3 mid position points between each detailed distance.

The stock itself is quite a Bonny example with a Strong Straight Grain. Crossed along its Entire length with ‘Tiger Stripe’ Highlights. The usual (for these rifles) Spliced in Cheek Rest. A Red 1” (25mm) recoil pad that IS showing its age too. I have tidied this up a little. Mainly to restore the nice contrast it offers.

As detailed above, this is a single shot / Fixed Magazine / Floor Plate and Trigger Guard option. Again, NO, not 100% original. However, still WAY better than nothing as far as a collector or anyone else wanting one is concerned. Find anything better and you can help fund it by selling this. In the meantime, YOU have this one to ENJOY.

A TRUE PIECE OF MILITARY HISTORY.

£999.99

NOT THAT THIS IS OF MUCH USE FOR THIS PARTICULAR RIFLE, HOWEVER: