Picked up rifle recently. CZ24 7MM Brazilianicon. Has the requisite pitting of outside metal, and slightly beat up stock. Barrel looks like it has some pretty good wear on the lands. But hopefully not too bad to shoot ok.

This is one of the JC Light rifles. Never seen one before. It looks like it has an end can that was fitted (screwed?) onto the end of the barrel. Section is about 1-1.2" long, and has the front sight built into it.

Problem is, this section is has some bad rust in it. Almost looks like it was counterbored, and later rusted. I am afraid to try and remove/screw off the endcap, plus it would take the front sight with it.

Thinking about having a gunsmith try and counter bore last inch or so of barrel/endcap, to get to some decent lands and grooves. Anyone ever have this done?

Other option would be to cut the bbl and install a barrel "band" w/ front sight.

Don't mind altering it a little (either option above) for a shooter, but don't want to sporter it if I can help it. Guess I might also install a new barrel, but it is serialed to the action, and think it is a special contour for the JC Light version...

Thoughts...?
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