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ROSS RIFLE CO.

Designed in 1896 by Sir Charles Ross, this straight pull rifle was manufactured in a variety of styles. Due to problems with the bolt design, it never proved popular and was discontinued in 1915.

Mark I

This rifle was adopted by the Canadian military in 1903. Barrel length is 28". Chambered for .303 caliber with a “Harris Controlled Platform Magazine” that can be depressed by an external lever to facilitate loading. Magazine capacity is 5 rounds. Marked “ROSS RIFLE COM. QUEBEC CANADA” on left side of receiver. About 5,000 of these rifles were built.

Courtesy Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Cody, Wyoming

Mark I Carbine

As above, with a 26" barrel without bayonet lug.

Mark II

Introduced in 1905 with a modified rear sight, longer handguard, no receiver bridge. Marked “ROSS RIFLE CO. QUEBEC CANADA 1905.”

NOTE:

Courtesy Paul S. Scarlata from

Mannlicher Military Rifles, Andrew Mobray Publishers

Mark III

Built between 1910 and 1916 with improved lockwork and stripper clip guides. Extended single column 5-round box magazine. Barrel length is 30". Marked “ROSS RIFLE CO.” over “CANADA” over “M10” on receiver ring. About 400,000 of these rifles were produced with about 67,000 sent to the British Army.