Videos tagged with Ross Rifle

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.

The Huot Automatic Rifle, a Canadian WWI prototype, converted the Ross straight-pull rifle into a machine gun. It featured a unique 25-round ratchet-driven drum magazine and a gas-operated system. A barrel shroud used muzzle blast to create a cooling airflow, allowing for a lighter barrel. Despite its innovative design, it was not adopted, with the British military favoring the Lewis gun.

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television explores the history and evolution of the Canadian Ross Rifle, specifically the Mk III model. The video details Canada's desire for its own distinct military equipment in the early 20th century, leading to the development of the Ross straight-pull bolt-action rifle. It highlights inventor Sir Charles Ross's character, early design flaws, and improvements made by the Mk III. The segment also discusses the rifle's challenges during trench warfare in World War I due to mud, ultimately leading to its replacement by the Lee-Enfield SMLE. The video concludes by noting the rifle's eventual retirement from Canadian service.

The Ross Rifle MkIII, a Canadian WWI-era firearm, weighs 9.9 lbs and measures 50.6 inches. It features a straight-pull bolt action and is chambered in .303 British, with a 5-round capacity. While inventor Charles Ross claimed it was perfect, the review suggests it's a solid, albeit complex, historical rifle.

This YouTube video, titled "Clips: How Hard is it to Misassemble a Ross Rifle?", is a concise review of facts and information derived from more in-depth content. It focuses on the Canadian Ross Rifle Mark III and its assembly, likely demonstrating potential pitfalls or difficulties. The video also links to a full-length episode about the Ross MkIII and a related video from Forgotten Weapons, offering viewers avenues for deeper exploration into the rifle's history and perceived myths.

This review details the Ross Mark III Canadian WWI sniper rifle, modified with a Winchester A5 scope. Despite reliability issues in trenches, the Ross rifle's inherent accuracy made it an excellent sniper platform, favored for long-range engagements. The rifle features armorer field modifications, including scope mounts and a cut-down forestock, highlighting its adaptation for specialized roles.

This video explores a rare Ross .30-06 self-loading prototype developed for British trials in 1913. It features a unique upside-down bolt action, a 25-round magazine, and innovative sheet metal construction for rapid prototyping. The rifle's design shows influences from the Lewis Gun and SMLE, highlighting early attempts at automatic fire for shoulder-fired weapons.

This Q&A episode delves into firearm design and history, explaining how cartridge taper aids extraction in self-loading firearms and discussing dual-function .22 rifles. Expert insights are provided on the FG-42's classification, preferences for lever-action rifles, and the development of the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge. The discussion also touches on early British self-loading rifle trials and the importance of preserving historical firearms over modification.

This review details the rare Canadian Ross MkIII sniper rifle, noting its high accuracy despite early WWI reliability issues. It highlights the American Warner & Swasey Model 1913 5x prismatic scope, its limitations like fogging, and its calibration for .303 British up to 2400 yards. The excellent condition of many surviving rifles is attributed to their use in Canadian training through 1942, and scope cases can offer significant historical provenance.

This experimental Ross Automatic Rifle, a conversion of the Ross M-10, showcases a unique mechanical forced-air cooling system driven by a fan powered by the bolt action. Unlike contemporary designs, it utilizes a direct gas-operated system with dual recoil springs and is modified for full-auto fire only. The rifle features significant stock modifications to accommodate the cycling bolt and ensure shooter clearance.

This review details the Ross MkI Carbine and MkII Rifle used by the Royal North West Mounted Police. It highlights the MkI's unique carbine features, such as its 26-inch barrel and lack of bayonet lug, and its mechanical issues like poor spring temper. The transition to the MkII rifle is discussed, along with the eventual replacement by Lee-Enfield carbines after a fire destroyed most RNWMP Ross rifles.

The Huot Automatic Rifle was a WWI-era Canadian attempt to convert the Ross MkIII straight-pull rifle into a light machine gun. It featured a unique 25-round ratchet-driven drum magazine and a gas piston operation. Despite promising trials, it was ultimately rejected by British military evaluators as not being significantly superior to the Lewis Gun.