*SCARCE ROSS MODEL 1905 E SPORTING RIFLE.

*SCARCE ROSS MODEL 1905 E SPORTING RIFLE. SN 4279. Cal. 303 Ross (British). The first truly Canadian Ross sporting rifle; earlier models Ross”, “E”, “Made in Canada”, and SN at rear. Rear sight is unusual rotating two leaf “V” type marked for 200 and 500 yards; mounted in sleeved-on block. Ivory bead front is mounted in pin-located sleeved-on base. Swivel attaches to bbl band, and also secures forend. Straight pull action has solid locking lugs, and is marked “Ross Rifle Co. Quebec. Canada. 1905.” and “Patented” on left side wall. Safety is of early type with sheet metal lever. Bolt handle is sharply turned down. Dense, slightly streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with trap. Stock has a sling loop on toe line, and no checkering. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 2-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains 90%+ orig blue, browning on floorplate, and silvering slightly at sharp edges. There is a small area of pitting (blood-marks) on top of bbl in front of forend. Extractor retains virtually all of its fire blue. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp and smooth. Wood shows nearly all its original French polish, but with numerous light nicks, dings, and scratches, from handling and use. A very unusual early Ross. 4-38907 MGM101 (1,250-2,250)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1319	$0.00	SCARCE ROSS MODEL 1905 E SPORTING RIFLE. SN 4279. Cal. 303 Ross (British). The first truly Canadian Ross sporting rifle; earlier models Ross”, “E”, “Made in Canada”, and SN at rear. Rear sight is unusual rotating two leaf “V” type marked for 200 and 500 yards; mounted in sleeved-on block. Ivory bead front is mounted in pin-located sleeved-on base. Swivel attaches to bbl band, and also secures forend. Straight pull action has solid locking lugs, and is marked “Ross Rifle Co. Quebec. Canada. 1905.” and “Patented” on left side wall. Safety is of early type with sheet metal lever. Bolt handle is sharply turned down. Dense, slightly streaked European walnut semi-pistol grip buttstock measures 14″ over steel buttplate with trap. Stock has a sling loop on toe line, and no checkering. Drop at heel: 2-1/2″, drop at comb: 2-1/4″. Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz, LOP 14″. CONDITION: Excellent. Metal retains 90%+ orig blue, browning on floorplate, and silvering slightly at sharp edges. There is a small area of pitting (blood-marks) on top of bbl in front of forend. Extractor retains virtually all of its fire blue. Bore is excellent, bright and shiny. Action is crisp and smooth. Wood shows nearly all its original French polish, but with numerous light nicks, dings, and scratches, from handling and use. A very unusual early Ross. 4-38907 MGM101 (1,250-2,250) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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