FW: Original Ross snipers with Warner Swasey scopes

Canada only ordered 500 of the ROSS sniper rifles with Warner & Swasey M1913 Musket Sights. Most of these were de-snipered and survivors are EXTREMELY rare. I suspect that fewer than 10 survive. I have available a clone that someone made from a 1915 ROSS Mk. III using an original U.S. issued M1913 scope with the even rarer original bracket. The adjustments were made in the bracket, not the scope. I also have an example of each of the U.S. and the very rare Canadian made scope cases.
 
Hi 55recce. That's an American scope case for the much easier to find scope for the Springfield. Canada made its own cases.
I'm sure glad these two rifles are in Canada and haven't been sold south of the border. Hope they stay that way. John
 
A member here has an one of the original 500 Warner & Swasey scopes (#310) for sale on Epay.

There is an original Ross sniper at the Winnipeg Rifles Museum in the Minto Armories in Winnipeg.
 
I've seen only the scope,not C marked and not mounted on a rifle.

Interesting scope all by itself.Were those originally meant for MG use like scopes on MG 05?
 
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My Ross sniper clone - 1915 Ross Mk. III (12 Bn CEF issue marked). U.S. version of M1913 scope and bracket. Shown with a U.S. made case. The upper band with bayonet lug was fitted after this photo was taken.

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My Canadian scope case for the Ross with M1913 Warner & Swasey Musket Sight. Note that the Canadian one is darker leather, a different design, and does not have the tool pouch on the front.
 

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donor said:
I've seen only the scope,not C marked and not mounted on a rifle.

Interesting scope all by itself.Were those originally meant for MG use like scopes on MG 05?
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do you mean the MG08. Very similar in looks but not quite.

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Advice from you sniper experts. I have 2 reasonably rare sights and have found some details on their use. I am aware that in the early days these scopes were used by the Germans in the absence of insufficient 'issue' scopes, so were fitted to service rifles. I am also trying to find an article where a British sniper used the exact same type. Anyway, any info gratefully received as they will be for sale soon.
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the graticles are surgically clean and 'floating'. I can do more images on request. Sorry it is nota Warner!
 
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