Very nice looking rifle . Lots of people will cringe at the thought of taking it out , but I tip my hat to you , sir , it's what they were made for. Just treat her gently , invest in a hard case to transport her , and , for God's sake , don't remove the front sight seal , it adds several hundreds to your rifle's value . By the looks and discription , there is a good chance it was lend/lease .
Chris