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    Posted: Oct 02 2019 at 6:10pm
I have yet to see one of those aftermarket carbines. I can't comment not knowing much about them and having never handled one. I agree with the comments above. Trading on a reputable name and (perhaps) offering a lower quality product does not square well with me.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote David Milisock Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Oct 02 2019 at 4:59pm
I have no problem with the name transfer. I'm concerned about two things, the quality of the rifle and the fact that an extremely viable close quarter combat/defence rifle is available to the public.

In my opinion for public use the M1 Carbine is even more relevant today than ever.
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Pretty sure the ones I’ve seen are build-outs on JRA receivers. You can tell by the factory fresh receivers surrounded by parked or blued worn parts.  

Most enthusiasts have no interest in products manufactured to replicate a genuine USGI carbine. Obviously, the new Rock-Ola falls into that category.  Just my opinion only, but to me...it’s just another commercial copy. To some...it’s a cheap marketing trick.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RClark9595 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Oct 02 2019 at 3:38pm
That to me kind of P*$$*$  me off that a company can assume the name of a quality war manufacture to build the 'same' but lesser quality product, that just seems to me as deceitful (stolen valor), you know the companies I mean.

 When the company closed and ceased production, the name should have been retired and should be removed from reissue to prevent the confusion. If the company produces a high quality product equal to or better than the original I can except that, but what's wrong with an original name? This is just my opinion. As for Rock-ola, I'm waiting to see, if their quality is as good as reported if so, then they honor the name.

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I have seen them sell for USGI carbine prices and higher on auction sites. I rather think the buyer thought he was getting a real ROCK-OLA.
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Here it is almost two years later and no-one has posted a review or anything about the, now not so new, new James River Rock-ola, Is there no interest has nobody bought one in all that time?
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Seen one at a g-show awhile back, did not look at it very closely, knew for sure it was NOT a USGI, really looked quite crude, did not ask how much $ they were asking.
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I have read good things about them. Not sure if they are collectible. Pricey I think.
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Is there any reviews, details, testimonies or really just anything about the new James River, Rock-Ola carbines, the only things I read is that they are a high end commercial carbine about equal to a Fulton. Does anyone own one of these, if so, can you give us a review and your opinion of the rifle? I for one would like to know more about the rifle, company, quality control, etc.

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