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Posted: 8/28/2015 10:18:23 AM EDT
I've got an Auto 5 in to do some work on, and the buttplate needs to be replaced.  I've got the screws out, but the plate is firmly stuck to the butt.  Not sure if it would have been glued at some point or if the resins that leach out of the horn can have this effect.  At any rate, any good suggestions as to getting it off?
Link Posted: 8/28/2015 10:44:32 AM EDT
[#1]
Maybe apply some mild heat?? from a hairdryer?

Just an idea.....
Link Posted: 8/28/2015 6:52:15 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/31/2015 11:16:37 AM EDT
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When did Browning ever use a horn buttplate?

Anyway, try a hairdryer.  Or just a little harder tap than you've already tried, but use a pad!

ETA:  some of the old early buttplates look like they might be horn.

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Apparently up to 1956
Link Posted: 8/31/2015 12:16:49 PM EDT
[#4]
Heat gun.
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