Just bought my 1st Carbine

**monkeyhammer** · 11-30-2010 03:47 PM

It is a type I barrel band.

I also made a mistake on the stock. It is a high wood stock.

John

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**frankderrico** · 11-30-2010 04:00 PM

Thanks John, now you have us looking forward to some detailed pictures. Sound like your first carbine is a good one.....Frank

**monkeyhammer** · 12-03-2010 02:10 PM

Added some pics.

**frankderrico** · 12-03-2010 02:28 PM

Sorry John,
the rear sight has been installed backwards. I also don't think it is the right site for a Rock-Ola. The dovetail is tapered, that might not be good. I hope it didn't ruin it.
It looks like a type II barrel band, or a type three that has been cut down. I can't quite tell, a pic from the right side by the barrel band spring would help.
I think someone has tried to do a restoration on it.....Frank

**Wulf** · 12-03-2010 04:54 PM

It looks like someone was trying to do a restoration, but unfortunately they did not know what they were doing. I would check the headspace before firing.

**monkeyhammer** · 12-03-2010 04:58 PM

I'm looking forward to learning about these rifles. Will be happy when I get the books I have ordered so I can start learning the difference in parts and what markings were used.
John

**monkeyhammer** · 12-03-2010 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

It looks like someone was trying to do a restoration, but unfortunately they did not know what they were doing. I would check the headspace before firing.

Too late for that.

**Wulf** · 12-03-2010 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by monkeyhammer

Too late for that.

Oops. Well at least you are still here posting. So I guess the headspace was okay.

**monkeyhammer** · 12-03-2010 05:28 PM

9 fingers but still going strong.

**monkeyhammer** · 12-08-2010 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by frankderrico

Sorry John,
It looks like a type II barrel band, or a type three that has been cut down. I can't quite tell, a pic from the right side by the barrel band spring would help.
Frank

Here are a couple of pics of the barrel band.

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