Dismantling the side locks is pretty simple but you might consider a main spring vise from Dixie Gun works. They're worth it. You can do the same thing with a small pair of needle nose vise grips if you grind the teeth off and wrap the jaws with a bit of duct tape to prevent marking the springs, which I guarantee you will do if you don't do this. Easier with a main spring vise I assure you. Dixie sells a very nice one for a very affordable price. I suspect your screw slots could be micro welded up and re cut also.
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