Guns International #: 102995101
Seller's Inventory #: 247904

Category - Ross Rifles - Military Rifles - Non-US

Category
Ross Rifles
Military Rifles - Non-US

Canadian ROSS RIFLE CO. M1910 Straight Pull C&R Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle .280 ROSS Caliber SPORTING Rifle w/LEATHER SLING

Description:
Canadian ROSS RIFLE CO. M1910 Straight Pull C&R Bolt Action SPORTING Rifle

.280 ROSS Caliber SPORTING Rifle w/LEATHER SLING

Here we present a C&R Canadian Ross Rifle Company Model 1910 Straight Pull Sporting Rifle, made circa 1910 in Quebec, Canada. The Ross Rifle Co. made sporting rifles from early in its production, most notably chambered in .280 Ross, introduced in 1907. This cartridge is recorded as the first to achieve over 3,000 ft/s (914 m/s) muzzle velocity and the cartridge acquired a very considerable international reputation among target shooters and hunters.

The original Ross Rifle was a straight-pull bolt action military rifle chambered in.303 British that was produced in Canada from 1903 until 1918. In all, approximately 420,000 Ross service rifles were produced, 342,040 of which were purchased by the British. During the Second Boer War (1899-1902), a minor diplomatic fight broke out between Canada and the United Kingdom, after the U.K. refused to license the Lee–Enfield SMLE design for production in Canada. Sir Charles Ross offered to finance the construction of a factory in Canada to produce his newly designed straight-pull rifle for Canadian service. This offer was accepted by the government of Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Ross was awarded his first contract in 1903 for 12,000 Mark I Ross rifles. After various complaints had been received on the Mark I, the rifle was re-designed to address these issues. After these issues were addressed, these rifles were re-designated as the Ross Mark II Rifle.

The overall condition is fine. Original blue finish and stock varnish. Excellent, smooth action. The bore is bright and rifled. The stock is solid with sharp wrist checkering. Legible markings. The leather sling is in good shape but does have a tear in the loop at the front ring.

Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 26-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .280 Ross

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2000

#247904
 

Price: $2,000.00                     Buy Now

Curio/Relic: Yes