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Detail Info
Object ID
1990.016.001a
Access Number
1990.16
Subjects
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Rifle, Military
Other Name
Ross Mark II 1905 Rifle
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Metal and Wood
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Histoire
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FIREARMS & ORDNANCE
ARMES À FEU ET MUNITIONS
Ross Mark I 1905 Rifle
Ross Rifle Mk II ("Carbine"), made in 1905. Serial Number on butt 854. The rifle butt is marked with the rack number "72 HCC 119". The firing pin was removed BEFORE the rifle came to the museum. THE BOLT IS IN THE RIFLE AND IS JAMMED SHUT, POSSIBLY DEACTIVATED. ON THE 1991 FIREARMS LIST, PARTS REMOVED FOR SECURITY. It has a white leather sling attached.
It was received in a trade from the 15th Field Regiment RCA's Museum with the Seaforth Association's permission. The Gunners received a Ross rifle Mk III with a bayonet and scabbard as well as a Lee Enfield No. 1 Mk III.

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