Ross Mk III 1910 magazine straight-pull rifle .303
| Item | Data | Links |
|---|---|---|
| 03. Popular names | ||
| 01. Original name | Ross Mk. III | |
| 02. Other official names | Model 1910 | |
| 04. Chamberings | .303 | |
| 05. Designed by | Sir Charles Ross | |
| 06. Design date | 1896 | |
| 07. In service date(s) | 1905-1916 | |
| 08. Adopted by | Canada | |
| 09. Production quantities | 420,000 (all variants) | |
| 10. Mechanism | Straight Pull | |
| 11. Weight | 4.48kg (9.87lbs) | |
| 12. Mountings | Bayonet | |
| 13. Practicality in action | Low | |
| 14. Comments / Other information | Designed in the late 19th Century and loosely based on the Mannlicher rifle, several target and sporting models had been produced between 1897 and 1902. A small diplomatic disagreement between the UK and Canada led to the rifle being adopted by the Canadian Government in 1902. While a very accurate rifle on the target range, frontline conditions during World War I showed the design to be highly susceptible to jamming and so by 1916 it had been withdrawn in favour of the Lee Enfield. |
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