Rock-ola "Test 7" Carbine on Proxibid
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Topic: Rock-ola "Test 7" Carbine on Proxibid
Posted By: JRBrid
Subject: Rock-ola "Test 7" Carbine on Proxibid
Date Posted: Feb 09 2020 at 3:18am
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Proxibid is featuring a Rock-ola carbine marked "Test 7" on the receiver. Rock-ola attribution is based on the recoil lug marking, as well as the barrel. Receiver is not marked Rock-ola, and there is no serial number other that the "Test 7" marking. Any opinions as to how rare or special this carbine is? ------------- Jim B. |
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Posted By: Jt22453
Date Posted: Feb 09 2020 at 4:24am
| I would venture to say there are not many of them out there so probably pretty rare. I’ve never seen one but I’m still relatively new to the hobby so maybe some of the other guys have seen something similar in the past. Says it is a high wood but clearly been cut down. The font is different from anything I’ve seen on carbines. Definitely hand stamped. Curious to hear what some of the more experienced collectors have to say about it. |
Posted By: painter777
Date Posted: Feb 09 2020 at 2:49pm
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I remember coming across Rock Ola Test-3 on auction about 10 years ago. I questioned the roughly stamped TEST 3 marking. I found my answers in the thread linked below, but had I opened the CC Newsletter sitting unopened on my desk before asking I'd of had no need to ask. Was CC Newsletter 323, which I believe IIRC covered Test #'s 1, 3, 7 and 9. https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=21982" rel="nofollow - https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=21982 Link to current TEST 7 Auction: https://www.proxibid.com/Extremely-Scarce-WWII-Rock-Ola-Test-M1-carbine-30-carbine-s-n-TEST-7/lotInformation/52546762#topoflot" rel="nofollow - https://www.proxibid.com/Extremely-Scarce-WWII-Rock-Ola-Test-M1-carbine-30-carbine-s-n-TEST-7/lotInformation/52546762#topoflot  Charlie-Painter777 ------------- Living Free because of those that serve..... |
Posted By: W5USMC
Date Posted: Feb 09 2020 at 3:12pm
Interesting that it has a PM-IP marked butt plate. ------------- Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member |
Posted By: carbinecanuck
Date Posted: Feb 09 2020 at 3:52pm
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Is the round bolt a questionable item on it as well? ------------- Courage is fear holding on a minute longer. - GEORGE S. PATTON |
Posted By: welbytwo
Date Posted: Feb 10 2020 at 4:17pm
| maybe was test of low wood--is I-cut stock cut to low wood, the round bolt was 4xxxxxx usage, it also has the short lip thing on side of receiver so is late receiver not a springtube--late featured test gun |
Posted By: painter777
Date Posted: Feb 10 2020 at 4:38pm
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Welby, IIRC None of the RMC Tests were Spring tube. Wasn't it QHMC that had some handed out without sling cut outs? Charlie-P777 ------------- Living Free because of those that serve..... |
Posted By: JRBrid
Date Posted: Feb 10 2020 at 5:21pm
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Thanks to all for the comments. I especially appreciate the reference to the newsletter. This is very helpful. Jim ------------- Jim B. |
Posted By: welbytwo
Date Posted: Feb 15 2020 at 11:20pm
| Wow. Brought over 12k counting commission |
Posted By: m1a1fan
Date Posted: Feb 16 2020 at 10:27am
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Marcus, was on my way back from examining an IP and decided to attend. Have some questions about what I observed. To ensure accuracy, would like to have them answered from those who know more than I before posting. A fanstatic single owner collection and a few bonus slices of Grandma's pizza.
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Posted By: New2brass
Date Posted: Feb 16 2020 at 10:39am
Rumor has it TEST 9 is nicer and can be had without buyers commission ------------- http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/club-assistance-saginaw-receivers_topic4716.html" rel="nofollow - Club Survey Saginaw Receivers |
welbytwo wrote:Posted By: tenOCEE
Date Posted: Feb 17 2020 at 8:33am
Oh, well. To each their own is all I can say. ------------- My sig: Seen an IP or S'G'? Add it to my registry. We'll check consecutives. https://grandrapids.wufoo.com/forms/zzlnt0519k86xs/" rel="nofollow - https://grandrapids.wufoo.com/forms/zzlnt0519k86xs/ |