1905 Ross MK2 ***

[keithreid]

hello, first post here, i was referred here by a member when asking questions about a Ross rifle I just picked up here in the states. It's been identified as a Ross MK2 *** rifle, and I am looking for pieces to restore it. the stock has been cut down, handguards thrown away, and the front sight brazed at some point.
Adding some pictures below, does anyone know where I can find a front band, front sight and base, and wood for this rifle? This is only the third Ross i've seen here in the states, and the first that wasn't sportered too badly to restore. That, and the asking price of $100.00 US was more than i could walk away from.

Any help for parts sources would be greatly appreciated, asI have never dealt with these rifles before and there seem to be very few sources in the states. here's some pic's, y'all have a good day! Keith

 

[green]

Issued to the 1st Canadian Garrison Artillery #7 Battery if that helps. Post a want in the EE, a forum member has some parts.

 

[BadgerDog]

There's a 1905 Mk II***** (5 star) Ross Rifle in the Canada - Milsurp Knowledge Library (click here)http://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=10, with an associated detailed 96 pic virtual tour.

Although a few stars off, the configuration and what you need should be pretty darn close.

tiriaq is very knowledgeable on these old girls and he may be able to help more.

Regards,
Badger

 

[dan belisle]

Another poster here mentioned a fellow in PA that makes replacment wood for these, maybe he'll chime in. - dan

 

[Winchester-1897]

The sling looks like an American 1907 ? Looks in very good condition.

 

[H Wally]

x2 on the wtb ad - ask for sportered rosses, any parts, and cut stocks. I researched a bit and it seems that unless you want to buy a completely new stock set it's easier to buy a stock cut at the rear barrel band and just rebuild the remaining wood - it's what I'm doing.

 

[keithreid]

thanks to all for the information! Ive applied for access to the trader boards, so I will try that out. as for the stock, i wouldn't be put out about buying a new stock set, if they are available. The stock on the rifle has enough left to splice beneath the rear band, ill have to dig through my old stock and see if there's something i can use to splice on.
While the rifle will shoot as is, I hate looking at a nice rifle that's been chopped up.

y'all have a good day, Keith

BTW, the sling is a model 1907, dated 1918. One of the reasons the rifle was so easy to buy, it's worth nearly what the guy was asking for the whole thing.

 

[tiriaq]

With the quality of stock markings, I would restore the stock, not replace it. Look for markings just to the rear of the trigger guard - I think I can see some in one photo. May be US marks. 20 000 MK. II*** rifles were supplied to the US in 1917; most of the II*** rifles in the US will be US surcharged. The rifle is also marked to the Princess Louise Fusiliers, issued March 1910.
Contact "Wheaty" for a nosecap, other bits.
To do a stock splice, look for a piece of walnut that is close to a match - don't stain the stock to match the new wood.