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Are there any guys out there that are familar with the Ross rifle? Have acquired a M-10 military issue, 303 cal that has been sporterized. The wood looks original but has been cut down. The original peep sight lugs have been ground off and a flat iron sight mounted on the barrel. Nice looking rifle, shoots good and the action is smooth. I can't see as well as I use to so would like to obtain a original peep sight and the base as well. Also the middle barrel band and a fore sight guard. Am I asking for to much. Parts for the Ross are hard to come by it seems. Would anybody know where I might find a similar rifle for sale or perhaps some parts.
 
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Good luck with ross sights and parts. There are also many many variations of ross rifles. Post some pictures to help us out.
 
I'm all ears. All I can say is what the rifle says and that is "ROSS RIFLE CO, CANADA M-10 PATENTED". The rear sight support is dovetailed and looks to be removable. I know it was military issue because of the stampings and I can see where the top wood was once upon a time. I will try to post some pictures. Thanks to everyone.
 
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All of the 1910 series produced by Ross share a common receiver- I can lay out eleven completely different Ross rifles, both Military and Commercial, and they all have either "M-10" or "M-1910" rolled into the receiver ring. If you aren't able to find one of the many informative books re: Ross available, at least offer the guys a photo or two to run with- FWIW, the original parts you're looking for would cost you more than the rifle likely did, and it won't be worth a penny more- all originality is now gone forever- why not look for a used Lyman 48 Receiver sight and bolt it on? The early Lyman 48-S was an available Factory option back when Canada was still Canada, too.
 
I'm only looking for a original rear sight, and bridge support for this rifle. Perhaps replace the top wood to cover the existing flat sight. A modified middle band and the front sight cover would finish it off. A fine hunting rifle. I didn't buy it to be original. I bought it because it is a nice looking and well made old gun with a history. And made in Canada. Am going to try to post some pictures with this. I have some Enfields that are original also a Ross cadet which is original.

For some reason I am unable to post any images. Will try to figure it out later.
 
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Rossguy is absolutely right. Now, that is a nice enough rifle as is. You do have that rear sight dovetailed into the barrel, you don't need the rear bridge sight. Leave it as is.

All parts for Rosses are rare and best expended keeping original specimens original.
 
I have a retired gunsmith friend who has rechambered and/or rebarreled some Ross rifles and scoped them. They look slick and shoot well too.
 
Not sure what I got into here. I don't think there is anything wrong with 'butchering' sporterizing or whats the other one, Oh ya bubba had it. As far as I'm concerned if done well and with a certain amount of respect, a old solder lives on. Perhaps the wood was cracked and someone decided to make a hunting rifle out of it. Once upon a time this rifle was issued to someone to go off to war. Not many original rifles remain. Most are correct but not original. The rest 'bubba' got. But they survive. There is something reassuring about a old military rifle with all its scars and unit markings. Someone was issued that rifle to go off to war. Wether original, correct or sporter it is all a good thing to remember. Our government cuts them up. They have no shame.
 
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