Value of Ross .303

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It is sporterized, but tastefully. Barrel shortened to 24" and forestock shortened for hunting. VG condition. What is it worth?

Edit bore is in good shape. Has flip up rear peep sight. Anything else? I don't know if the bolt was ever pinned.
 
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oddione said:
It is sporterized, but tastefully. Barrel shortened to 24" and forestock shortened for hunting. VG condition. What is it worth?
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There is a lot of information that could be attached to this post to get a more accurate assessment. What is the barrel condition? Are there sights on it? Stock condition? Metal and bluing condition. Pinned bolt? Any rust?

Pictures are essential when trying to give an idea of what something is worth.
 
If you have a good gunsmith around get he bolt pinned so it can't be put together wrong ... I personally won't touch a Ross without this done (before shooting ... Not buying)... If you are looking to sell pm me some pictures
 
skip1600 said:
If you have a good gunsmith around get he bolt pinned so it can't be put together wrong ... I personally won't touch a Ross without this done (before shooting ... Not buying)... If you are looking to sell pm me some pictures
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We don't know if this is a MkIII (1910), which is the model that can be assembled incorrectly.
There is no real advantage to having the MkIII bolt pinned unless you are afraid that someone who has access to the rifle is going to take the bolt apart and re-assemble it incorrectly. If the round part of the bolt is extending about an inch between the interrupted thread lugs and the squared rear part of the bolt when it is sitting in place in the receiver with the bolt partly open it is assembled correctly. You can also watch the head of the bolt rotate into locked position as it is closed slowly. See the sticky thread on this topic at the top.
 
We don't know if this is a MkIII (1910), which is the model that can be assembled incorrectly.
There is no real advantage to having the MkIII bolt pinned unless you are afraid that someone who has access to the rifle is going to take the bolt apart and re-assemble it incorrectly. If the round part of the bolt is extending about an inch between the interrupted thread lugs and the squared rear part of the bolt when it is sitting in place in the receiver with the bolt partly open it is assembled correctly. You can also watch the head of the bolt rotate into locked position as it is closed slowly. See the sticky thread on this topic at the top.

X 2. If you are not mechanically inclined then don't get a gun where Finangle's Law can be put into effect.
 
I bought a sporterized MKIII a few years ago for $150. Rear sight had been replaced by a sporter type aperture sight- No manufacturer's marking on sight. Bore is nice. Bolt not pinned. Case hardening colours look great. Have shot some cast bullets through it. Shoots fine. Bought it to own a Ross and to be able to say I've shot one. Would make an OK hunting rifle but a little heavy. Generates some interest at the range. The odd guy won't stand close when it's being shot. Others are not interested in shooting it. Most younger shooters have no idea what it is or the history associated with the Ross. If they have an interest I like to share what I know.
If I wanted to sell (and I don't) 200 hundred bucks would be a fair price.
 
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