Information on Ross Bayonet

[Drachenblut]

Hello All,

I have recently picked up a Ross Bayonet. I believe it is a Mk.III, issued May, 1916. Both it and the scabbard are C Broad Arrow marked, so I assume it was issued to Canadian troops at home or abroad in WWII, due to the date on the scabbard. Any thoughts? What is it's value? I picked it up for $100.00, did I get a good deal?

As pictures say 1000 words, here they are!

 

[lister]

I have the same one (Grandfathers') except mine's marked 11/15. I'm not sure about the WW11 sheath since the Ross was WW1 issue. However I'd say you got a decent deal. I've seen them at auctions (worse shape as well) go for anywhere from 80-160$, usually the high side of 100$. Nice find.

 

[tiriaq]

Hugh Carson, Ottawa scabbard.
Rosses were used for training during WW2, that explains the replacement scabbard.
Typical WWI regrind modification on the blade. Decent speciman, price is OK.

 

[cantom]

It's worth more than you paid! You did good.

Hello All,

I have recently picked up a Ross Bayonet. I believe it is a Mk.III, issued May, 1916. Both it and the scabbard are C Broad Arrow marked, so I assume it was issued to Canadian troops at home or abroad in WWII, due to the date on the scabbard. Any thoughts? What is it's value? I picked it up for $100.00, did I get a good deal?

As pictures say 1000 words, here they are!

 

[Drachenblut]

Thank you for the information! A question, will this bayonet work with a P-14 nose cap or a Ross 1905 nosecap? I have a sporter I am trying to restore and I think it would be neat if I could mount this on it.

 

[cantom]

Thank you for the information! A question, will this bayonet work with a P-14 nose cap or a Ross 1905 nosecap? I have a sporter I am trying to restore and I think it would be neat if I could mount this on it.

Sorry, no to both. M10/Mk III nosecap and barrel only.

 

[Drachenblut]

Well I have the barrel, getting the nosecap is proving insanely difficult.

 

[smellie]

With luck like yours, Drach, one will turn up, cheap, too.

Good find on the bayonet; nice, clean specimen. These are no longer the underfoot critters they once were, now starting to be appreciated.

 

[cantom]

Well I have the barrel, getting the nosecap is proving insanely difficult.

It's not nearly that easy...

 

[bushwhacker]

You could always trade up to one of the full length Ross that I offered you, then your bayonet would fit. Nice example.

 

[Drachenblut]

That is true, I could, but I would prefer the shorter length and keep the bayonet as a proverbial "boot knife".

 

[purple]

I have a book by a professional hide hunter who claims that the Ross bayonet is one of the best fleshing tools there is.

 

[Drachenblut]

Very informative! Thanks.