SnuffySniper

I know other stores in Paramus get around them, most notably Best Buy.

Hey all, I was gifted a family heirloom by my father, it is a Geco Model 1919 .22LR Bolt Action Carbine (Images here: imgur.com/a/iff5R). A little back story first, I've been going to a gun club about once a month for the past six months with a relative who has been teaching me how to shoot. I am not new to firearms per se, but I am new to rifles, and this will be the first rifle I have ever restored. The rifle has been a mantle piece for decades and has collected dust and surface rust. I have cleaned the rifle to the best of my ability after buying a cleaning kit. I have also just applied for my NJ FID card. I was wondering if anyone has any advice to impart on someone new to rifles, and any tips you may have for clearing the surface rust, as well as function checking. I don't know how I feel about taking it to the range without having a gunsmith check it out first. At present I am unemployed and I do not want to end up spending a great deal of money (outside of what I have already put into the rifle - case, trigger lock, cleaning kit, etc). The rifle is currently missing its extractor, but I have one coming in the mail hopefully by the end of the week. Otherwise it is in OK condition, some scratching on the wood stock where it was held up by hooks on the mantle, and the aforementioned surface rust. I have dry fired the rifle once to make sure the trigger works (I know it's bad, but I don't have any spent casings or snap caps at this point). So, fire away, and thanks for any tips in advance! P.S. If you would like further detail pictures just ask, and I'll try to get them up asap.