Got any pics of the rear sight up close??? It doesn't look right from here...
It is an earlier style flip-up sight, but I am not sure if it is original if that is what you mean. They are a good bit more rare than the later adjustable sight.Got any pics of the rear sight up close??? It doesn't look right from here...
It looks new (too new for a 65yr old carbine) while the trigger housing etc don't, the receiver looks freshly parked as well...Good pics of the sight dovetail area will show what type (if any) stake markings are present....
I'm just saying......
Was probably a sight from a different rifle, added to this rifle because it is a rare model in good condition. The front swivel was probably another transplant from a different rifle. It is a fairly common practice for collectors to take the more desirable (earlier) parts and put them on the more desirable rifles. I suspect this is the case WRT this rifle. The most recent owner may have not been the culprit or even aware of the swapped parts, besides I don't believe it was a bad deal at $800.00 regardless of the parts origins. If the OP believes otherwise I feel certain that there are several viewers that will refund his investment in exchange for a Rock-Ola Carbine.Then why weren't the early features upgraded at this "last overhaul"? Why was only the receiver parked and not the other parts? If the rear sight was original then it would be the same color park if your theory is true.
The rear sight is likely repo but if the buyer is happy then thats all that matters....just trying a little education here...