Ross rifle identification

[adosland]

Gunners

Could others educate me on this rifle. Unfortunately I was only sent pictures to help identify it. I'm not a ross rifle expert.
Your thoughts? Thank you

 

[flying pig]

That is not a Ross rifle. The bayonet is a Ross bayonet though.

 

[tiriaq]

Looks to be a Mauser M1871 carbine.

 

[Snider shooter]

German Mauser model 71. Single shot. Caliber 43 Mauser

 

[adosland]

Thanks, the Ross bayonet through me.

 

[Potashminer]

Second picture shows engraving of "Ross Rifle Co." - is very possible that is a Ross receiver with a Mauser 71 barrel screwed on there. I am not completely certain what part of the rifle that picture is showing.

 

[adosland]

In the mix of pictures he sent one of a ross bayonet. But the rifle after looking closer is a 1871 mauser carbine. Looking forward to seeing it in person.

 

[tiriaq]

Second picture shows engraving of "Ross Rifle Co." - is very possible that is a Ross receiver with a Mauser 71 barrel screwed on there. I am not completely certain what part of the rifle that picture is showing.

Second photo is of a Ross bayonet hilt.

 

[Potashminer]

Second photo is of a Ross bayonet hilt.

Ah! Makes sense now! I had read that the Ross rifle was a more or less straight pull bolt action - I've never handled one - other pictures show what must be a turn-bolt action - have to lift and pull back/push forward and close that bolt on that rifle. Stamping on bayonet does not help to ID the rifle - even if they "fit" - like stamping on a barrel does not always ID the rifle - too many years have gone past - someone may have re-machined and swapped. Was that done in 1870 or 1970 - most of us today would not be able to tell.

 

[jtaylor]

Hello adosland German single shot cavalry carbine Model 1871 in 11mm (.43 cal). Manufacture ID should be on top of the barrel. Date of manufacture should be on the right side of the body at the back. Unit ID may be stamped on the nosecap.
Bayonet is a common Ross Mark II bayonet usually dated on the left side - ex. 10/16 - Oct 1916. Scabbard usually dated on the back of the end 1916. John

 

[Blastattack]

Second picture shows engraving of "Ross Rifle Co." - is very possible that is a Ross receiver with a Mauser 71 barrel screwed on there. I am not completely certain what part of the rifle that picture is showing.

It's generally best not to speculate when you have no idea what you're talking about. That engraving is on the bayonet where it engages the bayonet lug, not on the rifle.