This video focuses on the rare Ross 1912 Cadet rifle, a .22 rimfire training firearm introduced in 1912. It discusses its history as a smaller variant of the military Ross rifles, its single-shot straight-pull action with an unusual locking bolt, and its limited production run ending in 1917. The description highlights its rarity today and provides links to reference books, Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise.
This expert-level entry from Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCollum details the Ross 1912 Cadet .22 rifle. Production estimates place the total between 13,000 and 17,000 units, with production ending in 1917. McCollum highlights that auto-ejection of spent casings is not a feature but a symptom of worn locking surfaces, necessitating professional gunsmithing.
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