Videos tagged with Sir Charles Ross

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.

This entry details the historical use of a Martello Tower in Quebec City as a backstop for testing Ross Rifles by Sir Charles Ross. The video highlights patched bullet holes in the tower as physical evidence of this practice, stemming from a dispute over a water tower. The content offers insights into the personality of Sir Charles Ross and the historical context of firearms development in Canada.

This video reviews 'The Ross Rifle Story' by Chadwick Phillips and Dupuis, a comprehensive but poorly organized reference for collectors. It details the history of the Ross rifle, its development by Sir Charles Ross in Canada around the turn of the century, its adoption by Canadian troops for WWI, and its eventual withdrawal from combat in 1916 due to technical and political issues. The book covers three major patterns of the Ross rifle (Mark I, Mark II, Mark III) and commercial sporting versions, though its information is difficult to access due to its structure.