Ross 1912 Stampings?

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Need some help on this marking found on top of the barrel just ahead of the receiver on my Ross 1912 .22rf Commercial. I think it is a military marking, but not sure. Hopefully one of you CGN readers can answer this for me: what IS that mark?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ mauser

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DCP = Dominion of Canada Proof. The second mark is an inspector's stamp. Does your rifle have any marks in the wood on the right side of the butt?
 
No, but could have had on. It appears the stock has been repaired very professionally a LONG time ago. the rear sling swivel down near the toe of the butt has been removed and it's hard to see, but that too has been plugged. There appear to be about 14 tiny pins overall. They're on both sides of the stock, evenly spaced from butt to wrist.

I would assume it was then refinished. It has beautiful graining in the very butt portion so I can see why they wanted to salvage it. However, can barely make out only one place in wrist where it MAY have been cracked. Might that be an arsenal repair?

Thanks for the response, tiriaq.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ mauser
 
I'm no expert by any means, but I believe that the "Dominion of Canada Proof" mark was applied to all Ross firearms .... so it would not necessarily denote military ownership or use ....
 
Many Thanks

Lots of info in those two recent responses. I buy these little guys mainly as a representative piece of an action type of a single-shot .22rf. The emphasis is NOT on the gun's historic background, BUT, that DOES become important when trying to establish a value I can assign to it for my records.

Every gun in my collection is thoroughly documented with detailed photos, purchase price, condition, seller, estimated value, and a list of best prospects to sell it to. PLUS a history of each item so an interesting presentation may be made when it comes time to display them, or offer them for sale.

These detailed records serve several important functions: 1) Details for my heirs if it becomes their job to dispose of the collection; 2) Fullfill info requirements for my Federal license; 3) Complete info for insurance purposes; 4) Needed info for law enforcement if any come up missing.

Thanks for the info so far. There may be others out there with more.

Best regards ~ ~ ~ mauser
 
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