price check on bubba ross please

NB.nagantsniper

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i have an oppertunity to buy i believe is a ross 1905........(it is the version has the flush magazine? )
im not knowledge-able on them so no idea yet of other model info.

seller sent some photos . ,,,,,,,info as i know it. price is 65$$ picked up

its a cut down stock.

has a peep site on rear of action but doesnt look correct from photos ive seen,

told its 303 but barrel is worn-out (but appears full lenth with military front site i think )
to the point bullets tumble /make boat shaps on target.

stock has i think fixable crack on edge near were bubba cut it down.

otherwise bolt is complete and all looks ok .......

my idea is either a long term project /restoration or if thats no -go part it out.

all ideas / replys welcomed / thanks
from don in northern nb .
 
Any bubba'd milsurp under $100 is a good price, unless it is completely unshootable. I bought a very accurate, in excellent condition, bubba'd M10 Ross, and I paid $100, has full length barrel and original front sight, although it had a replacement "cooey type" rear sight. It is VERY accurate though, so probably done by somebody competent.

Not as nice when the bullets tumble out the barrel, but I have a bnz 4 K98 (full wood, original) that I paid $190 for, and it came with a replacement barrel, it hits exactly where I aim it anywhere between me and 200 yards, but like that Ross you are looking at, the rounds hit the target sideways... Then again, just consider the damage it would do to a gopher. :D

Just have to think about how much it would cost to reproduce said rifle in said condition in todays market, and it always seems to make sense to buy it.


IMHO..... ;)
 
Some 1905's came with a receiver mounted peep, so it could be original, and desireable (ie worth more than the rest of rifle.) Pick it up and see if you can get it to shoot straight.
 
NB.nagantsniper said:
i have an oppertunity to buy i believe is a ross 1905........(it is the version has the flush magazine? )
im not knowledge-able on them so no idea yet of other model info.

seller sent some photos . ,,,,,,,info as i know it. price is 65$$ picked up

its a cut down stock.

has a peep site on rear of action but doesnt look correct from photos ive seen,

told its 303 but barrel is worn-out (but appears full lenth with military front site i think )
to the point bullets tumble /make boat shaps on target.

stock has i think fixable crack on edge near were bubba cut it down.

otherwise bolt is complete and all looks ok .......

my idea is either a long term project /restoration or if thats no -go part it out.

all ideas / replys welcomed / thanks
from don in northern nb .
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Send me some pics...pmail me for email addy. I've seen quite a few of these rifles lately and can advise.
If the barrel is shot out it's parts only and the price is realistic.
 
NB.nagantsniper said:
anyone HAVE A 1905 barrel or ideas on were or buying a blank to make 1 ??
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You can get a blank from mysticplayer (shilen barrel). The gunsmithing might be steep as the 1905 barrel lugs/threads are unique to say the least.

Cantom, do you have a pict of the 1905 ross barrel thread?
 
Pblatzz said:
You can get a blank from mysticplayer (shilen barrel). The gunsmithing might be steep as the 1905 barrel lugs/threads are unique to say the least.

Cantom, do you have a pict of the 1905 ross barrel thread?
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Bushwhacker posted pics of the lighter 1905 barrel thread in this thread.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=328099&highlight=ross+barrel

Now, I've seen the pics of the rifle in question and I am thinking it might have the heavier barrel thread. It looks to be a converted military rifle. The threads in the pics might not be applicable to the rifle he's looking at.
 
If it is a cut down II**, it will have conventional square threads, like a Mk. III - 1910. The other 1905 rifles have the unique quick twist modified buttress thread. These were not cut with a lathe, but with a dedicated machine.
The barrel contour in front of the receiver ring is the giveaway. If it is rapid concave taper, the shank has the unique thread. If it a heavier, gradual taper, it is a II**.
I would find it hard to justify the expense of rebarrelling a bubba'd cut down service rifle with a new commercial blank, unless cost was no object, and a fine sporting rifle was the objective.
 
bottom of my action LOOKS? LIKE that of bushwacker posted photo.

ok, i learned more camera tricks( sorry my last picture try was crappy to those who tried to help )
ross /thread photo i can send a photo of my action /barrel contour .............i have a lead on a 1905 barrel proper lenth for 100$ but must confirm if its proper to thread on /fit .
pm me or email me ill send photos within a day or so. all help most welcomed ........
 
First pic is the light barrel profile.

MkIIRcvrAssy_001.jpg


Second pic is your rifle, sure looks like the heavy Mk II** profile to me.

ross_1905_mk2_barrel_action.jpg


You have to find out which size threads the barrel you were offered has.
 
ross info

thanks, yes thats info that helps .........I sent tirauq a few photos a bit better /clearer so that will help me as well.......

if the barrel i have my eyes on is not useable plan B is to find a barrel that WILL fit, :rolleyes:

from don
 
The photos came through nicely. With my dialup situation, I cannot post them here. The rifle is a sported II**. The breech of the barrel has been lathe turned to reduce weight. The rotating flag safety is also a II** feature. A lollipop style aperture sight has been installed on the bridge which originally held the target sight. I do not recognize it. Because the breech of the barrel has been turned, any serial number there is gone, so it cannot be determined if the rifle was civilian or issue - unless there are issue marks stamped on the right side of the butt.
 
Q2 OK HOW DIFFICULT TO REMOVE /FIT a replacement barrel if i get/find one........any hints / advise ......(left hand thread ........not doing it myself will get gunsmith help.
 
I do not know if a Mk. III barrel will fit, or can be adapted to, a II** rifle. The chance of finding a crisp II** barrel is remote. Actually, finding a crisp III barrel is also unlikely. I will email you a photo of a Mk. III barrel shank. It is the odd 1905 threads that are left handed. A gunsmith experienced in cutting square threads (Enfield, Springfield, etc.) could do the machining. There are also cuts on the breechface of the barrel. I do my own 'smithing. If I had to pay a 'smith to do this sort of work, I doubt that I would proceed.
I have never pulled the barrel from a II** receiver. I do know that removing a Mk. III barrel without harm to either the barrel or receiver is difficult. They are in tight!
 
so ross mk11** has right handed threading ?.........but in very torqued /tite .........since my barrel is crap any way im not worried on hurting THAT ...............
any suggestions /ideas on removing it so as no damages to the action ?
 
One method is to cut a relief groove around the breech of the barrel just in front of the receiver ring. This allows the shoulder to spring back a bit and reduce torque.
 
I can supply you with an original Ross Factory drawing of the barrel thread details, but why bother? All you have there is a few parts that might come in handy for more of Bubba's handiwork-any money spent on what you now have would just be wasted.....
 
a few parts?

mmmmmm well if a complete rifle,with cut down dbubba stock with a bad barrel = a few parts? :eek:
not being negative just find it kinda funny.........:)

everthing else is good condition but needs a clean up...........EXCEPT the barrel is worn out sir.

if going by the photo of the barrel action i took that while stripping my ross for the 1st time. OTHER PHOTOS AVAILABLE its all there .......:rolleyes:

SO AGAIN all info welcomed . removing barrel ideas ??
 
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