Brian Keith Posted January 20, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 20, 2020 I recently picked this up, been looking for a decent example for a reasonable price. It is a bit on the rough side, but the sheath is better than average. As you may know, the US purchased many thousands of the Ross rifles with bayonets from Canada early in the US involvement in WW I. The US used them for training as stocks of ‘03’s and ‘17’s were produced. The US did not use them in combat, but are an interesting part of WW I history.Thanks for looking, comments welcome!BKWMore photos to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share #2 Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks for looking, BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 20, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 20, 2020 A lot of these I see were cut shorter to use as knives. It's nice to see that yours is the proper length and doesn't show any modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks or your comments, I've only seen a few at shows since I've been looking. I'd like to upgrade the condition, but at least I've got it checked off the bucket list! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misfit 45 Posted January 21, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 21, 2020 A very nice example. Thanks for showing us. Marv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 21, 2020 Thanks your comments Marv! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccyooper Posted January 23, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 23, 2020 I understand there were at least two patterns and possibly a third. Do you know anything about an early one (first 3-5k) that is supposed to be quite rare and commands a significant premium, and if so do you know how to determine what it is. I while ago I was doing some internet research and it was priced at over $1K because it has some early characteristic and now I cannot find it. I have what I guess is a common one that is both US and Canadian Marked. I believe its a first pattern (MkI) with the extended muzzle ring or barrel hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 24, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2020 I had to go look at mine. It's dated 1909 on the pommel and scabbard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted January 24, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2020 I've had it for 40 years and never knew that the scabbard was dated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorin6 Posted January 24, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 24, 2020 My Ross Bayonet scabbard is dated 1915, I'm not sure the numbers on the pommel are the date, but mine are 5-10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted January 24, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 24, 2020 Great bayonets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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