Winchester Model 12 front bead

im going to reblue my Model 12 and want to take off the front bead. How do I know if its screwed in or not? The muzzle is super thin and if its screwed in there is only a thread ot two holding it on.

Any advice?

thanks PP

screwed in 3x56 tpi

Thanks Bea, how in the heck do I get ahold of this thing w/o wrecking it? Tried taping the plyers and it just slips.

Originally Posted by passport

Thanks Bea, how in the heck do I get ahold of this thing w/o wrecking it? Tried taping the plyers and it just slips.

When I want to pull one I use a pin vise and a little heat. If it's in a solid rib be very judicious with the heat

What is a "pin vise"? Nothin is ever easy...............

Like this (Brownell's). The inside of the jaws are ground round to conform to the bead. And being Brownell's there's a video and instructions in a .pdf on the above link.

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You da man Nighthawk! Thank you.