Ross bayonet

[billygoat]

Gents,

I'm cleaning out some of my old stuff from my parents' place and have a bayo and sheath for a Ross Rifle.

Anyone need one? Condition is a little rough but it's near 100 years old...

No idea what it's worth and thought I would consult the sages here.

Thanks for any help,

 

[bushwhacker]

Put it on the EE. Someone will want it. I paid about $100 for one, but photos are best to show condition, which will determine selling price. There are two versions. One fits the MkII and one the MkIII. Again, photo will clarify.

 

[AdrianM]

Mrclean89 just posted a thread about these and is looking for one. Check with him.

 

[billygoat]

Thanks for the insights guys.

 

[Klunk]

wow-they ran out of room to stamp stuff on that thing

how about a full pic of the blade (Most were ground to make em pointy-er)

 

[billygoat]

wow-they ran out of room to stamp stuff on that thing

how about a full pic of the blade (Most were ground to make em pointy-er)

Is CLR advisable for the blade?

 

[.223Rem]

Cool, not to many have the original blade shape.
Not sure about value but I'd say at least $225

 

[Alonzo]

HOLY CRAP!!! You call that "rough shape"...that is in fantastic condition.
and 223REM is right on the money in regards to value!!!!!

 

[billygoat]

You guys are awesome. Thanks, I appreciate it.

 

[green]

That is a MkI (Pattern 1908) and that model did not have the point reconfigured.

 

[TGC]

There where two blade types aso

 

[Klunk]

Is CLR advisable for the blade?

outstanding!!

compared to mine-I notice a difference in the 'hole' for the muzzle-mine isnt stepped like the OPs.....?

and I would say CLR is fine-clean-dont scrub-that is a nicccceeee bayo

 

[albayo]

Your bayonet is the first model manufactured for the 1905 Ross rifles, the blades were never modified. Inside the muzzle ring there should be a piece of spring steel that acts as a buffer to prevent the bayonet rattling on the barrel. They use to sell for less than $100 in these parts, your bayonet and scabbard are in very good condition so it will probably be in the range of $125 and up. If you find a Model 1910 with the original blade that hasn't been modified then you can start the price at $350 and go up from there. I have a number of Ross 1905s in my collection, a nickel-plated ceremonial blade, and the US marked version. I also have a collection of Model 1910s but not as extensive as the 1905 version.

 

[dts369]

$175 would be a fair asking price.If you can figure out if the unit mark on the grip is for a militia or C.E.F. unit add $25 - 50.

 

[tbaybmkr]

I have one of those too! I'll post a couple pics when I get home, that's if the originator of this post doesn't mind...

 

[billygoat]

No mind at all!

I have one of those too! I'll post a couple pics when I get home, that's if the originator of this post doesn't mind...

 

[tbaybmkr]

Sorry I took so long...

I know "O" about these bayonets... All I know is my Dad bought it in a pawn shop for 50 cents when he was 13...