RJW,

Well, I am not sure that the Jovino rifle could not be accurized, stock to barrel tweaks could be all that is needed.

The rifle came with what I discovered later is a "dark military bore". Does not look like rust, but more like blackened and rough lands. Kicks pretty good too. Some one recommended 'slugging' the bore, but I have not got myself motivated to do that over the dozen+ years I have owned it.

It is a nice looking rifle, refinished top to bottom, rather dark wood and painted metal. My preference back in those days tending to the outward appearances rather than the inner worth of a thing. If I had it to do over, I would go back and pick up the more externally rough but genuine items.

But I may be judging too harshly. The rifle shoots probably 3 moa, need to shoot it again to be sure. Its just that the No 4 I have probably shoots 2" groups at 100 yards all day. So in comparison this one doesn't seem all that special.

Thank you