Is this type I band real?

[painter777]

I'm in need of a real RMC early band, but not that familiar with them.
I can't see the top, to look at how many welds.
Also looks as though the inner ring is recessed quite a ways back.

Any thoughts?
Got my hopes up.....but I can handle the truth !

tia
Charlie-painter777

Ebay UR marked band,
US M1 Carbine Type IA Barrel Band for Rock-Ola - eBay (item 230359739609 end time Jul-28-09 17:03:45 PDT)

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Charlie,

Looking in War Baby page 399 they talk about a UR band, but under the contractors page 403 they don't list one.

The font looks a bit off to me. I don't see where this guy has sold other carbine items, low feedback.

Jim

[painter777]

Thanks Jim,
I see in Riesch that UR is listed...but it doesn't state on the band or swivel.
I see this seller has a few other carbine parts he's selling,
eBay Seller: clpp: Collectibles items on eBay.com

Maybe parting one out.....?

Thanks again
Charlie

[Bruce McAskill]

I think Jim is correct in that the bands were marked and not the swivels.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Hi Charlie,

Ebay has made the photos difficult to copy. I had to first save it as a MS word photo and some details are lost here. I'll send you a small pdf to your email and you can see better details. The ends of the lines are rounded and the left bottom leg of the 'R' has a round area the goes to the right.

It looks like it's been laser etched to me. Ask the seller to send you a jpeg so you can see for certain.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

True,
The band on the Rock 0la I had was marked 'MR' and the swivel not marked at all.

[painter777]

The amount of recess on the inner band scares me.....without even seeing the top welds.

I appreciate everyones help.

Charlie

[Bubba-7]

Side view of the screw shows it is a fake.

[painter777]

YEP,
Forgot about looking at the screw.....missed that.
Thanks Rog....Bubba-7. Too busy looking at the inner band and UR markings.

Thank You
Charlie

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Charlie,

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