I have a side by side by double barrel that I would like to refinish the stock. It is European walnut. The guns is a sidelock that does not have the quick escape lever that is found on Holland & Holland, Purdey, and other high grade doubles. It has one screw on the right action and two on the left. I need to disassemble the action from the buttstock. I know that the screw for the trigger guard must be removed, along with the screw under the tang and one under the bottom of the action. I realize I will be utilizing gunsmith screwdrivers. What am I concerned about is how to remove locks from the stock without damaging the woof and/or metal.
