Thanks again for all the help. Here is a picture of the "buggered" ends. Looks as if it has been hammered.




This is as far as the pins come out.



When I look into the hole it does not appear as if it clears anything. The barrel is fast in place. No wiggle or movement. I am trying to raise the barrel up like when you are removing the barrel/action from an M14. I got nuthin.

It was a cheap buy (100$ from a pawn shop). If nothing it will look good on the fireplace!

John