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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the bolt-action rifles category.
01 / Overview
Ross rifle
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES · PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE
69
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
20
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the bolt-action rifles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- First Production Year1903
- Service Entry Year1905
- DesignerCharles Ross
- Weight (Empty)3.9 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
- Notable UsersCanada, Chile, China, Estonia, France, Germany, Haganah, British Raj, Indonesia, Latvia, Lithuania
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge.303 British (7.7×56mmR)
- Calibre7.7 mm
- Case Length56 mm
- Calibre Class7.7 mm
- Bullet Weight11.3 g
▣Operation3MOD.3
- Action TypeBolt Action
- Feed SystemClip
- Magazine Capacity5
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Muzzle Velocity2,678.4 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights1MOD.1
- Barrel Length0.711 mm
▤Production & Cost4MOD.4
- Total Production420,000
- Production Start1903
- Production End1918
- Variants1,903
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1903Sale: Canada (12,000 units)
- 1905Production started
- 1914First deployment: World War I
- 1918Production ended
121
years in service
13
years in production
420,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 17 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries17country
Ross rifleSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 |  Canada | 12,000 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
BOLT-ACTION RIFLES RANKING Bolt-Action Rifles · Pre-WWI / Industrial Age
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
255BOLT-ACTION RIFLES69PRE-WWI / INDUSTRIAL AGE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES53CANADA · ALL WEAPONS305PERFORMANCE/PRICE · BOLT-ACTION RIFLES
ⓘ Rankings are within theBolt-Action Riflescategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A removable container holding multiple rounds of ammunition, used to replenish a pistol's chamber.
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