Hello every one. I have recently acquired a "jungle carbine" which I believe is real but I don't know enough about these rifles. She shoots ok and would rather keep her as original as possible yet tighten up a bit. She got about 2 inches at 25 yards and about 4 maybe a little more at 100 yards. The rounds all went low. Shooting Sellier & Bellot 150 Sp and PPU SP BT 150 grains. I heard Lee's tend to like heavier bullets and I didn't realize it till I was done shooting the rear sight adjustment was turned all the way down as low as it can go. Not set at 200.

The shop I bought it from said she is of non matching numbers but I honestly cant tell as I don't know exactly what I am looking for. The lower forearm by the barrel band has what appears to be broken off and sanded smooth. And there is a gap where the butt stock attaches. Not big but I am sure I could put a knife blade all the way around.

And when I shoot dark oil seeps out a bit. I was told to use mineral spirits to get all that out .

I don't want or need a target rifle but I don't want to dick around and mess up something that might be a little special. If Any one knows what she is and which factory it would be nice to know If she is indeed a hot mess of mixed parts that is fine. I bought her as a shooter and not as a safe queen. Thanks you any one that has any info on how to get the best use and clean up a old rifle.
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