Hi guys...recently acquired a CIL model 233 (22LR and it was free so I'm not complaining) that has a rather odd piece of metal in front of the bolt handle...not sure what it's for or if it should even be there...here is a pic of it. (yes, the rifle is unloaded...though the mag is inserted for looks)
Is this thing supposed to be a case deflector? If so, it's a rather horrid piece of crap...but I digress...info? anyone? Buelller?
Is this thing supposed to be a case deflector? If so, it's a rather horrid piece of crap...but I digress...info? anyone? Buelller?


















































