Ross Rifle

[Lynne]

I was just wondering if any of you have ever heard of or see (or might have) a Ross rifle??? I'm not a HUGE rifle collector, however this rifle has some meaning to me as it was one of my ancestors that invented it. I do know it wasn't the greatest gun to have out in the field as it was very moody about getting dirt or debris in it. I also understand that it was a very accurate gun, and that the only draw back was how it operated out in the muck.

Anyone?

 

[Nickle]

Yup, originally in .280 Ross, later changed over to .303 British. Used by the Canadian Army until WW1, and still used after problems were noted, as a Sniper Rifle.

THe flaw was dirt jamming the straight pull action. Sad, as it was far more accurate than the SMLE, and in many people's opinion, a far better gun.

If you find one, we make ammo for it.

 

[Lynne]

If you find one, we make ammo for it.

Thanks sweetie, I'll remember that!

 

[Nickle]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43828809

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43922204

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=44000200

Or just go to the GunBroker site, search Ross.

They had some lesser cost stuff I'm sure you'll want.

 

[Lynne]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43828809

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43922204

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=44000200

Or just go to the GunBroker site, search Ross.

They had some lesser cost stuff I'm sure you'll want.

You're a dear. I can't get one just yet, but I'm hoping soon.

 

[Nickle]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=43715407

 

[Nickle]

If I can find one reasonable enough, I may buy one for myself. My specialty area of collecting is Sniper Rifles. Definitely not cheap stuff to buy.

 

[Weerd Beard]

Does Ross have one? [lol]

if not He should!!


WTB one "Weer'd Rifle"

Pull the trigger and it says Arrrrr!!!

-Weer'd Beard

 

[Nickle]

WTB one "Weer'd Rifle"

I've got a few weird rifles, does that count?

WB, if you've been following this thread from the start, you'd realize that Lynne is the one that really needs one of these. It's a family thing.

 

[Lynne]

Does Ross have one? [lol]

if not He should!!

Since that's only his first name, it doesn't count. [lol] [lol]

 

[dwarven1]

Does Ross have one? [lol]

if not He should!!

Actually, I'm talking with someone about an M1 Garand.

And as Lynne points out, Ross is my first name. I never had a Ross bicycle, either. Or visited the Ross Ice Shelf. Or watched Ross Grimsley pitch, either. [lol] [lol]

Anywho, the short list (of what I want to buy) includes an M1, an SMLE, an O3, a Springfield 1861, probably an SKS and a Moisin/Nagant. And since the shop where I was going to blow $725 on a Series 70 Colt was closed today (in spite of the big sign that said "OPEN"), I think I'll look at the Garand first.

If you'll excuse me, I need to go check if my Lottery ticket is a winner.

Ross