Ross Rifles in good to vg condition?
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There are so many different models...they're almost like snowflakes. Military, sporters, and the very common Bubbas...
Which are you looking for?
I've seen them but they are not cheap. If you are in the Southern Ontario area, check out the Ontario Gun Shows page (Link). I have seen a seller at the Orangeville gun show that deals specifically in Ross rifles in the military style. Alternatively, there is also a gentleman by the name of Bob McCormick who deals primarily with Lee Enfields but also sells Ross Rifles on the side (he had one at the Orangeville gun show this past Sunday).
The next time I go to the show, I can pick up card from the Ross rifle seller and post the information for you.
The next time I go to the show, I can pick up card from the Ross rifle seller and post the information for you.
I have been working at putting together a modest collection of Rosses for several years now.
The number of unmolested service rifles that turn up for sale is quite limited. Prices have been rising.
Service rifles in superior condition are quite uncommon.
At the recent Orangeville show there was a II***** which would have been a decent one, apart from the missing buttplate, and the fact that some mindless twit had sanded the stock. The markings were sort of visible, and oiling would have made it look better, but the mt had really spoiled its collector appeal. Ask was $400.
The III on Bob's table was $600, IIRC. I didn't inspect it.
The number of unmolested service rifles that turn up for sale is quite limited. Prices have been rising.
Service rifles in superior condition are quite uncommon.
At the recent Orangeville show there was a II***** which would have been a decent one, apart from the missing buttplate, and the fact that some mindless twit had sanded the stock. The markings were sort of visible, and oiling would have made it look better, but the mt had really spoiled its collector appeal. Ask was $400.
The III on Bob's table was $600, IIRC. I didn't inspect it.
I saw Bob's III at another show.
What did the other gent who was selling Rosses have?
BTW, for a real, decent military Ross, prices start around $1200 and go up.
I agree, most shooters with a decent barrel $800 range, most near exe or better condition are $1200 - $2000 (last was aMkII **** military range rifle with taget sight $1600). But saying that, My friend bought one in VG+ shape for $200, he ws a lucky man.
Pete
Pete
There was a Mk. III rifle (later pattern with forged nosecap) at Switzer's auction two weeks ago in Bancroft two weeks ago. Metal was respectable, bubba had sanded and varnished the wood. Bore was dirty, but there was shine; likely would have cleaned up. Sold for $650 plus tax.
Sanded as in obliterated the unit markings? That's too bad. Too many of them like that.
Definitely hurts the value.
A clean bore is a nice touch too.
You don't see many.
