Question regarding using Acetone to remove oil from stock

[Dean Romig]

Once the screws are removed it can be tapped rearward and will drop right out. You will notice that the forend iron (the part with the serial number) is tapered narrower at the front. Use a plastic or wooden dowel of small enough diameter that it will catch the slot where the forend lug fits. A relatively short dowel is best and a few light taps will get the iron to slide rearward.