A Few Rock-Ola questions

[dbarn]

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.

[icraker]

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?

[dbarn]

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.

[ScottR]

icraker

Does your stock have the Rockola cartouche on the right butt stock?

[icraker]

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 .

[icraker]

icraker

Does your stock have the Rockola cartouche on the right butt stock?

Nope. It must have been a light strike and has for sure been sanded away.

[ScottR]

Very nice carbine, dont change a thing.

Scott

[dbarn]

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.

[icraker]

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

[ScottR]

What mfg. mark is on the hammer, thanks.

Scott