Value Of Restorable Ross Rifle MK III

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I have a restorable Ross Rifle MK III with original barrel length that shoots very well. I was wondering what you guys would consider the value of this rifle as I've been toying with the idea of getting an AG-42B Ljungman.

The stock needs to be either restored or replaced, needs a top wood, and needs a front sight hood.

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100 meter group.

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50 meter group.

So, what would you milsurp guys put the value on this rifle? If its worth it, I will seek out selling or trading it on the EE for a Ljungman. If its not, then I will slowly over time restore this rifle and keep it.
 
Looks as if the stock has been customized at the nose of the comb. The missing parts could certainly be replaced.
Any issue marks on the right side of the butt?
 
That rifle is worth way more than a Ljungman.

If the bore is clean...is it? Or dark and shot out?

It's really too bad someone reshaped the comb area on that stock...that really hurts.

Bubba really messed up there...full wood but munged up the pistol grip area. Too bad.

There are 2 sources AFAIK for brand new repro stocks in Canada.

Divealta is selling sight hoods on CGN.


Wow, which bolt will get you first? :rolleyes:

The Ross, with the bolt misassembled?
Or the Ljungman, with that frightening, long travel, complicated reciprocating mass that I am afraid to offer my fingers to?
 
cantom said:
That rifle is worth way more than a Ljungman.

If the bore is clean...is it? Or dark and shot out?

It's really too bad someone reshaped the comb area on that stock...that really hurts.

Bubba really messed up there...full wood but munged up the pistol grip area. Too bad.

There are 2 sources AFAIK for brand new repro stocks in Canada.

Divealta is selling sight hoods on CGN.


Wow, which bolt will get you first? :rolleyes:

The Ross, with the bolt misassembled?
Or the Ljungman, with that frightening, long travel, complicated reciprocating mass that I am afraid to offer my fingers to?
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I think a few years ago Smellie posted some info about how the Swedes trained their soldiers to operate the Ljungman safely. It was interesting and informative as Smellie's posts usually are. The upshot was it's safe if you are trained and know what you're doing.

As for me...I'd volunteer for Garand thumb before I'd volunteer for Ljungman hand....haha.
 
The bore is very good on this rifle. Still very clean with barely anything for pits. Their is an issue stamp on the other side of the stock. Any idea what the dollar amount is? I’m now trying to decide if I want an AG-42B or reloading supplies.... or both!
 
Its unfortunate that the stock has been reshaped. I'd say the Ross is worth about the same as a Ljungmann, say 425$. If the stock had not been modified, you could probably get a couple of hundred more...
 
cantom said:
Closer to $1000 than $425. Especially since you can buy stocks and it has the nosecap etc.

Clean bore bumps it up a lot.

I'd never trade it for a Ljungman.
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With a good bore, and all the parts, I agree with Cantom. It is certainly worth more than $500, and Ross rifles are selling in the $1500 range UPWARD
 
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Yes. I was thinking of the same thing about my Winchester M1 Garand that I paid $80 for back in the late 1970s. I have seen Ross rifles up to $3500 for a mint Home Guard rifle with matching bayonet at local gun shows, and a few not in bad shape for over the $1500 mark. Put a good one on the EE and see what you get -- you might be surprised.

Typical prices on the EE are $250 plus for a cut down, chopped up, sanded sporterized stocked one right now.
 
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One of mine is a 1st Division Mk. III, CEF15, one of the ones that went to the RN on HMS Canada. Complete with RN modified bayonet and scabbard/frog; rifle and bayonet have matching numbers.
My "shooter" Mk. III is one that was sported. I managed to obtain an original unused replacement stock to return it to issue configuration.
Haven't bought any more Rosses in ages, they are now priced higher than I am prepared to pay.
 
this particular ross has a sportered stock ,so it will not be worth what an original is.The carving on the stock can not be repaired on less you replace the stock,so its the action only that your getting in this case ,you will need a stock and hand guard.
 
gordonlbyrne said:
this particular ross has a sportered stock ,so it will not be worth what an original is.The carving on the stock can not be repaired on less you replace the stock,so its the action only that your getting in this case ,you will need a stock and hand guard.
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In the past that would have been a deal breaker. But now, there are 2 places I know of making repro stocks. They also supply handguards.
Is the result worth as much as an untouched, primo original? Not really, but it's still desirable.
 
I was happy to recently pick up one of those HMS Canada Ross Rifles (Sans Bayonet). Nice piece of traceable history on these. Love all the Ross Rifles.


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If the value of a restored rifle is around 2/3rds of a nice original, and we can agree that $1500 is about right.(the two nice ones I know of, that sold recently were less, one substantially).

That would make the OP`s rifle at about $1000 once restored.

You still have to buy, and fit and finish a stock.

This puts the value of the rifle as it is now, in the area of $500 to $700.
 
Locally I see uncut barrel Ross MKIII sporters selling for $300ish with a clean bore. Your rifle has a nosecap and middle band which are difficult to get a hold of. I'd say that adds about $125 to the value so you're looking at $425 as it sits. That is assuming that the stock it sits in now is un-salvageable which may not be the case. You can sometimes get creative with splicing and reshaping if what has been done to it is localized and everything else isn't badly sanded. My .02
 
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