I have never purported to be anything but a carbine lover and shooter. I have NEVER pretended to be a collector, or have that level of expertise.

I was contacted on the CMPicon forum by a member (wilwaukeeshaker) that wants to trade a "correct" Inland stock for my Rockola that you have seen pics of. While it is in good condition with usual dings and dents, it is an I cut with intact high wood, and the cartouches are faint, but clearly visible. I have no delusions about it being a $500 stock, but beyond that, I do not know value. I would imagine it is rarer than an Inland type II high wood.

My 3,0XX,XXX Inland is rebuilt and has type III band and Hemphill type II sight. The bolt, slide, and complete trigger guard assembly are correct period Inland (except no push safety). While I am not "restoring" it, it is mostly there. I am keeping the rear sight, as it will be a shooter.

My question is this: How much difference in rarity and value is there between Type one I cut, high wood Rockola and a Type II oval cut, high wood Inland? It seems that there is enough difference that it would have to be a really nice, intact high wood Inland.

I am not in a hurray to do this, as I like the I cut High Wood, and it is not a restoration. I am not asking for you guys to decide for me, but being ignorant, I want to know what is fair.
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