Richard D

Thank you all for your replies. I had mentioned that stamped "H" on the pistol grip........any significance?

OK, so any significance to the #'s "66" on the pistol grip with the stamped letter "H"? Jim C 351 seems to indicate this rifle would sell for around $800.00? Does that seem about right? Thanks

Ok, so thanks for the replies. This reminds me of the two smoke-less muzzle loader forums I frequent along with the Accurate Shooter and Benchrest Central. Always guys willing to help a newbie. So yes, on the top of the barrel near the sight is the name Rock-Ola! No digit date. Nothing on the underside. If I were to sell it, would $800 be what I should be looking for or is there a little more meat on the bones? Our club has a group of guys who shoot and compete in CMP matches and I might offer it up to them but need to know from people like you what would be a fair asking price. Thanks again for your help. Richard D

I recently came in possession of a M-1 Carbine from my friends father - in-law who is deceased. The Dr. who owned this gun was some what of a collector vs. shooter. I have no idea how long he may have been in possession of this carbine but suspect it was a long time. He was 90 when he died a few years ago. I am not familiar with older military rifles but am a 600/1,000 yard bench rest shooter who builds his own rifles (chambers, fitting, stock work etc.) I also own a Hawkeye borescope. 72 year old retired LEO and have been into guns and accuracy shooting for the past 50+ years. Just not a military gun guy. I would like to get some expert opinions of the year of manufacture and its value. The rifle is stamped Quality Hardware (could hardly see the name as it is hidden mostly by the rear sight) S/N 165035_. The bore is in excellent condition........slight copper fouling but the leade/throat is in pristine condition. No fire cracking.........tapered leade's crisp and sharp. Stock has no cracks. Parkerizing in excellent condition, no rust. Sling looks perfect. Butt pad in excellent condition. It has the numbers 66 stenciled on the end of the pistol grip. Stamped on the right side is a square with the letters S'G' Thanks in advance for any information! Richard D http://s24.postimg.org/c1rjx9u45/20151009_164307_Small.jpgimg uploadhttp://s24.postimg.org/nfj55layd/20151009_164432_Small.jpgimage upload no limithttp://s24.postimg.org/ne97c694l/IMG_1207_Small.jpgfree image uploaderhttp://s24.postimg.org/hm417wsz9/IMG_1210_Small.jpgimghttp://s24.postimg.org/t10icj5bp/IMG_1218_Small.jpgadult image