The action has a split frame. The barrel has definitely been relined. Before I shoot it with any 22 long rifle ammo I need to make a chamber cast to make sure it is chambered for the long rifle. The barrel is stamped on top as 22 short.

Is it correct to assume that the take-down feature means the rear of the frame does not need to be machined for a cleaning rod? Just take the barrel off for cleaning?

Forester