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Texas by God
06-04-2018, 12:07 AM
How to? Knock out the cross pin then tap it forward off the spline? Thanks,
Thomas

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Der Gebirgsjager
06-04-2018, 10:38 AM
Exactly as you've stated. If they've become a little cruddy or rusty they can offer a little resistance, but that is the sequence.
Texas by God
06-04-2018, 01:31 PM
Thank you. Does it matter if the pin comes out left or right?

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Der Gebirgsjager
06-04-2018, 02:31 PM
With pins, right to left for removal is usually the rule. It's been a while since I took one off, but I'm pretty sure that it's a straight pin and wouldn't really matter. They're in pretty tight, and it's probably best to put the barrel in a padded bench vise and grip the barrel just behind the sight. Otherwise, it becomes a 3-handed job.
Texas by God
06-04-2018, 04:48 PM
Thanks, friend.

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