03A3 Front Sight Pin

[cuppednlocked]

OK... I've read threads on the subject but there's got to be an easier way.

I'm using sufficient force to bend the 1/16" (tapered) punch, even used a nail finisher to try and get it started.

I've got some penetrating oil on it now hoping that was the missing link.

Suggestions?

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[Louis1332]

Check carefully, sometimes the ends of the pin are peened over... formed kind of like a half assed rivet.

[Chuckindenver]

remember,,left to right out,,,right to left in...if its too bad, you will have to cut it off, and replace it.

[cuppednlocked]

Chuck,

Thanks for the information. I should have mentioned I was going left to right to remove. The penetrating oil has helped. I was able to drift out the base pin (ended up drifting it back) and got the blade pin to move a little. A few more drops of oil last night and I'm going to work on it a little more today.

I'll post pics once I get her back into USGI config.

ETA: the penetrating oil worked... imagine that (should have done it first but didn't even think about it in my haste to put her back together).

[cuppednlocked]

As promised: