Price Check: .22 Ross trainer

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I'm considering picking up a .22 Ross training rifle I know of for sale. Anything I should be looking at specifically when buying? I've never seen one before so don't know about common problems, missing parts, or other such things I should be aware of.

What would be a fair price range?

Thanks
 
Between $350 and $500.
They are from before the introduction of non-corrosive ammo so a lot of them have bad bores. Make sure it is full wood - not cut.
As with any milsurp, watch for DP markings. Not exactly the kiss of death but examine carefully - will affect resale value. Lots of unit markings are nice.
At almost 100 years old, they could have worn chambers/headspace problems but .22's are usually pretty robust. Parts are non-existent.
They are a very simple action - nothing like centerfire Ross's.

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What are DP markings? :confused:

As I am also currently looking at a Ross .22 trainer rifle, and would like to know if I should skip it.
 
DP = Drill Purpose.

Fine for bashing about on the parade ground, but not to be shot. From what I understand, the line between decent rifle and DP piece was a pretty thin one in some armed forces, with some DP units restorable to good shooters. I'm sure one can get more info on this from the folks here...
 
Ross trainer.

Know of two local Cadet trainers in $200 range, but are rough with repaired stocks. Many Cadets I've seen had broken stocks. Some claim was done deliberately by government, who knows, maybe just a very weak area. Also many have bad bores. Pass on one if doesnt function perfectly as parts are unavailable. For $400 one would have to be mint, as-new IMHO and I'm a Ross nut.
Geoff in Victoria
 
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