That is a correct marking. I have a deep appreciation for the late Rock-Ola carbines. There just aren't many around. Hang on to that one and enjoy. :beerchug:
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That is a correct marking. I have a deep appreciation for the late Rock-Ola carbines. There just aren't many around. Hang on to that one and enjoy. :beerchug:
Thanks for all of your replies. I went through the whole rifle (took apart trigger group and bolt) and everything is marked Rock-ola besides what is questioned in this thread.
Do you think I should muck around with replacing the front sight or anything else to increase value?
IMHO, I would not especially if you believe the type 2 band may be original to the carbine, and there is no evidence of a type 3 band or refinish. I have a 1.7 serial block Rock-Ola with a Saginaw front sight that is original to the carbine and has the correct stake marks. It's not in any of the books, but is right as rain. The type 2 Underwood front sight is of the correct period.
Also I believe your carbine has value with the RRAD marking. It possibly shows that a collector has not messed with this one and the arsenal marked carbines are becoming increasingly more desirable. Not to mention a 6 million Rock-Ola to boot.
icraker
Does your stock have the Rockola cartouche on the right butt stock?
What to look for as evidence of a type 3 band? Barrel above the band is free of scratches or any wear that may be from a type 3 band, but maybe there is something specific you know of.
I would think that if somebody took off a type 3 to replace with a "correct" type 2, then they would have went ahead and put a Rock-ola sight on... but maybe they didn't make it that far ;).
BTW - Got this at a gun show as consignment. So it's been around :).
Nope. It must have been a light strike and has for sure been sanded away.Quote:
Originally Posted by ScottR
Very nice carbine, dont change a thing.
Scott
BTW - Got this at a gun show as consignment. So it's been around :).[/QUOTE]
There is always the possibility it may have been partially restored by a collector. Without having the carbine in hand it's hard to know for sure. Usually it's not hard to tell. Look for matching wear patterns through out.
Well, based on what you know from this thread and I would say the overall finish is 90 - 95%... What would be a fair asking price if I wanted to unload this thing?
Thanks
What mfg. mark is on the hammer, thanks.
Scott