Pins in Receiver Stuck...Suggestions?

[CrisJ]

I recently acquired an old EIS Replica Navy Colt .36 BP pistol that is in need of some minor smithing. I want to shave a few thousands of an inch from the barrel-end of the brass receiver to correct some stretching that's happened to it over the years, but the two steel(?) pins in the brass that align the barrel and loading ram are stuck fast. I don't know if they screw out, or are press-fit. I've been reluctant to use a lot of force for fear of marring the pins. See photo for more clarity. Is this a lost cause? It appears to be an easy fix, but I don't know for sure.

 

[bubba.50]

You need a bigger hammer. (Just kidding).

Could you file a bit on the barrel lug to set the barrel back a few thousandths instead?

 

[Phil Coffins]

The pins are pressed in and can be pullled out. Clamp them in a vise and tap the receiver off.

 

[CrisJ]

You need a bigger hammer. (Just kidding).

Could you file a bit on the barrel lug to set the barrel back a few thousandths instead?

Might work. Trying tomorrow, will let everyone know

 

[CrisJ]

Update: they were threaded!