Canadian Ross Rifle Mk II M1905 .303 British Straight Pull Bolt Action C&R

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 210702RD30

Make: Ross Rifle Company, Canada

Model: MkII or 1905.

Serial Number: None

Year of Manufacture: 1905 – 1910

Caliber: .303 British

Action Type: Straight Pull Bolt Action, Internal Magazine

Markings: There is no visible import mark. The left side of the receiver is marked “ROSS RIFLE CO. QUEBEC. CANADA. 1905 / PATENTED”. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “15”. The bottom of the grip is marked “flaming bomb / U.S / 19440” and with faded stampings. The right side of the butt is marked “3 star”, “II.”, “959/1907”, “U”, and with several” crossed out numbers”.

Barrel Length: Approximately 28 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set atop a raised base and under a protective hood. The rear sight is a “U” notched blade when down. When flipped up it becomes a sight ladder that uses a sliding “U” notched blade that also contains an aperture. The ladder is marked from “1 -20” on the right and from “0-320” in increments of 20 on the left.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, 2 through bolts, nosecap with bayonet lug, stacking loop, barrel band with sling loop, and a metal buttplate with sliding door for storage. The buttplate shows scrapes, scratches, and oxidation. The stock hardware shows scrapes & oxidation. The bottom of the butt shows an empty sling base hole. The stock shows numerous scrapes, scratches,and compression marks. Several have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 14 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are grey. The rifling is deep. There is erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, scratches, discoloration from oxidation, and light surface erosion. The front of the barrel and the front sight show surface erosion. The screw heads show use and oxidation. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly.  We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
The bolt release plunger is located at the left rear of the receiver. The safety is located on the rear of the bolt handle. It slides to the left for the “SAFE” position. The hook inside the trigger guard is a magazine cutoff. The magazine assist lever is at the right front of the receiver. When it is pushed down the magazine follower drops.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Canadian Ross Rifle Mk II (1905) was made sometime between 1905 & 1910. It has seen some use but it is a 100 plus year old military rifle. It should clean up some. Its distinctive straight pull action should make for some fast shooting. It will add to your Military collection.