A ross bayonet and scabbard

[joe n]

I know this is for a Ross rifle, and appears to be Canadian marked. Beyond that, I don't have the faintest idea about these. Is this one cut down or full military. Any demand for it if it is cut down, thanks

 

[Arloashean]

Try over here: http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=18950

 

[tiriaq]

Looks like a presentable Mk. II bayonet and scabbard, bayonet with typical reground blade. For the Mk. III rifle.

 

[joe n]

Thank you Gentlemen very much. Any idea if it was reground by the military, or is this one of those made into a sporting knife?

 

[tiriaq]

No, that is a standard military issue bayonet.
The ones converted to hunting knives have a shorter blade, the muzzle ring is removed.
The bayonet should be dated on the opposite side of the pommel.

 

[cantom]

Thank you Gentlemen very much. Any idea if it was reground by the military, or is this one of those made into a sporting knife?

Joe- It's a nice, perfectly normal military reground Ross bayonet for the Mk III military rifle.

$125-$175.

 

[joe n]

Thank you so much Gentlemen! I actually have two of these (one without scabbard), one is dated 1916, the other 1915. Any idea what the markings "RRC" are on the scabbard? I know what I think it means, but I know you guys will know

 

[Coyote Ugly]

I picked up a Ross Bayonet and Scabbard and a WW2 Canadian Helmet many moons ago for the outrageous sum of $8 at a junk store.

 

[stoggie]

RRC is marked on all scabbards I have ever seen, so I have always thought they were a manufacturer mark; however they scabbards were made by the Hugh Carson Company from 1909 to 1917 (according to the Ross Rifle story). Later in 1942 another batch was made. As seen by your markings, it is the MkII version of scabbard, which is correct for the MkIII bayonets.

 

[stoggie]

As for the ground blades, these were done in England originally, as they had a tough time penetrating the German greatcoats, so putting on a more promenant point was the solution. There was later a change made to manufacture all Ross bayonets with the modified point. It is quite scarce to find one unmodified.

Your bayonet is the earlier varient with a flat spring in the bayonet slot to keep the bayonet firmly in place on the bayonet lug. You can see the cross pin in the pommel holding it in place. These were omitted in late 1915.

Very nice example.

 

[joe n]

Thank you Gentlemen, I value the expertise on this forum very much!
Joe

 

[green]

RRC is the scabbard manufacturer, Ross Rifle Company. Hugh Carson Ottawa also made Ross scabbards.