I've got a bug for .303

Message

#11 Post by **targetman** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 5:51 pm

Dr S....the serial numbers are marked over the year of production as you can see.

The numbers run sequentially from 1 to 1,000 with a letter (or letters), so you get 1 to 1,000 followed by the letters A to Z, then 1 to 1,000 followed by AA to ZZ.....and so on....mine is as per the photo 224 DZ-1915

It also shows the regiment, which in this case is the 2nd Company (Depot Train) Canadian Army Service Corps.

#12 Post by **Dr. Strangelove** » Mon Apr 02, 2012 9:18 pm

Thanks for your kind offers, gents, but I think I'll pass!

Targetman - I've found someone who is selling reproductions of the Ross Rifle Story for $100 a pop plus shipping!! I think I'll pass..

I think I'll register on the Ross Rifle forum and see if they can help me decipher my stock markings!

#13 Post by **targetman** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:16 am

DrS.....I was lucky and got my new copy of the Ross Rifle Story from ebay some years ago at a very reasonable price....although I have not seen one offered since.

The Ross forum is good, plenty of info.....made some good contacts via the site

#14 Post by **20series** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:30 am

Dr. Strangelove wrote:Thanks for your kind offers, gents, but I think I'll pass!

Targetman - I've found someone who is selling reproductions of the Ross Rifle Story for $100 a pop plus shipping!! I think I'll pass..

I think I'll register on the Ross Rifle forum and see if they can help me decipher my stock markings!

It looks like a beaut mate let us know how it shoots

Alan

#15 Post by **Dr. Strangelove** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:06 am

targetman wrote:DrS.....I was lucky and got my new copy of the Ross Rifle Story from ebay some years ago at a very reasonable price....although I have not seen one offered since.

The Ross forum is good, plenty of info.....made some good contacts via the site

That is lucky! I'll keep my eye out on eBay, $100 is too much for a book, regardless of how valuable it is!

Edit - the Ross Rifle Forum isn't accepting new memberships! Is there any chance you could PM an admin and ask if I could register, please?

20series wrote:
It looks like a beaut mate let us know how it shoots

Alan

Will do! Thanks to a very kind offer from BNZ I'll be at Short Siberia on Saturday, anyone else who is around is welcome to come over!

#16 Post by **Dr. Strangelove** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:29 pm

Dr. Strangelove wrote:
Will do! Thanks to a very kind offer from BNZ I'll be at Short Siberia on Saturday, anyone else who is around is welcome to come over!

To clarify, I meant people could have a look at the Ross. I'm a guest of BNZs club - I can't let you shoot on their range!

#17 Post by **bobbob** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:01 am

Bnz has prised the Ross from Dr. Strangeloves fingers. Can't make a run for it though as he has hold of his newly aquired Remington. Both seem to be shooting well.

#18 Post by **ovenpaa** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:04 am

Maybe you can trip him up once the Remington is back and leg it with the Ross?

#19 Post by **Dr. Strangelove** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:33 pm

Sorry to disappoint but the Ross is still with me! It shot well, although the foresight block is canted to the left. Will get it sorted though!

DOGGER2UK · #20 Post by **DOGGER2UK** » Sat Apr 07, 2012 5:39 pm

Will you be bringing Ross to play time on Saturday?...hope youve grown some hair by then!!

The UK's Finest Independent Forum for Shooters and Gun Owners. Est 2010.

I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Re: I've got a bug for .303

Who is online