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Ron, Welcome. Keep in mind that your carbine, like most others, went through a rebuild program that added updated parts such as a barrel band, adjustable sights, etc. To "return" most carbines in this current state requires a LOT of $$$ and even more knowledge as there are thousands of fake parts for each real part you will need. Plus with the addition of those updates during rebuild the carbine was altered such that putting back items such as flip sight and non bayonet barrel band will stand out more then likely. This is due to stake marks used to secure the adjustable sights. Barrel bands with bayonet lugs most often have been on the weapon since the late 40's and thus the barrel has changed color (patina) where the barrel has been exposed to air. Then, of course, is the import mark that Century put on the weapon, that will always be there.   The part covered by the band will be a different shade and when removed very obvious. Needless to say you can put it back to an "as manufacture" appearance for your own enjoyment (I like early parts and have a couple of repro flip sights on carbines) but value very well may be reduced (I still keep the adjustable sights to put back on if I change my mind or move the carbine to a new owner) and to others the changes will be obvious.

Dan, there's no electro pencil markings on my Rockola. Only an import mark on the underside of the barrel.