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removing 1894 forearm??

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#1 ·
iam goin to refinish a 1894 357 and special tricks to removing the forearm?? been years since i had a 336 off, any recent jobs done here? can ya refresh my memory please ?
 
#2 ·
Be sure the rifle's empty :D

And remember to slide the mag tube out after removing the forend iron/band screw(s), and before trying to pull it off.
Start the mag tube removal with it's front end plug screw - and be mindful of the spring pressure on the cap.

Some forends may be pulled off/down w/o removing the mag, depending upon how the barrel/tube combo was inletted, but if there's a partial wood web between the two channels, the mag will have to come out.

Also take care that the metal forend hanger, inside the front end of the wood in a barrel under/dovetail, doesn't catch on and/or split the end of the forend wood - it has sharp egdes/corners.
A lotta force generally isn't needed.

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