Wasted4440
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I recently took my father's Remington 742 under my wing for a solid cleaning, and I don't think it's been touched since it was made in 1960! Everything came apart just fine with some brass punches until I got to the operating handle retaining spring. The thing won't budge, even after switching to a 1/16' steel punch (now bent) and soaking it in Ballistol (no PB B'laster available). I gave it a few taps from the inside of the receiver, only to read that the pin may be tapered. Does anyone know if this is true? At this point, I'm thinking of taking it to a gunsmith for him to knock it out with his better quality punches, but in the worst case, would it have to be drilled out? Thanks.