Thread: Grandfather's .22

Gently peen out the lips of the top of the ring around the magazine tube and tap the edges of the dovetail in the barrel then tap the bottom ring across the slot. Do not hammer it up into the slot as that will undo what you have done. I have successfully done this many times before. As the rifle has sentimental value it is up to you how much you want to spend on a rebluing job.