R marked RMC stocks

[dbarn]

Originally brought this subject up on the old Jouster forum and it received little discussion, but would like to see if anyone has more current theories or information. Am fortunate enough to own two Rock-Ola's that have what is believed to be their original stocks and handguards.

The first is a high wood I-Cut on 1729xxx. The second is a high wood oval-Cut on 4546xxx. The I-cut exhibits a yellow wax R hand drawn in the slide well. The oval exhibits a small R that appears to be lightly hand engraved on either side of the stock, just above the mag well. The oval stock is very crisp and appears to have little wear. These R's would disappear with any sanding or excessive wear.

It appears that Rock-Ola marked their earlier stocks internally and the later stocks externally. I'm curious to know if all of the stocks that were originally used exclusively for their carbines were so marked. Rock-Ola manufactured many stocks for other prime contractors. Was this a way for them to dertimine which stocks were to be used for their carbines? Why? Were theirs made to differnt standards? As a company that excelled in stock making, and having not found "R" marked stocks made for other prime contractors, this is the best theory I have. Please share your thoughts. Thanks.

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[dbarn]

Perhaps the R's were stamped as a QC procedure in house for Rock-Ola stocks used on their carbines. Last time this was posted on Jouster, there were some who also had earlier stocks with the yellow R in the slide well. Are there others who have seen the small exterior R? Interesting thing about carbines, we still have things to learn.

[painter777]

I'll be re-finishing 5 or 6 very soon. I'll keep an eye out for any markings.

Charlie-painter777

[dbarn]

Thanks Charlie, your efforts are much appreciated.