Backstory: I bought this Marlin 39A in 1971 (my first firearm!). It had a scope on it which hid a small problem or two.
Fast forward to this year: After years of not shooting it the scope seemed to be going bad, would not adjust POI. Took the scope off and realized that the buckhorn sight was missing the insert which slides back and forth to adjust elevation. Tried to find a replacement online but no luck so far.
I then decided to go with a Skinner Sights peep sight. However the scope mount is acting like it is welded to the receiver. Have no idea if it was loctited on or if this is just accumulated years grit or just being in place. Put some Kroil on the mount set screws yesterday but still can't get the screws to turn yet.
If the previous owner had used Loctite, will Kroil loosen it? If not, what are my options?
Fast forward to this year: After years of not shooting it the scope seemed to be going bad, would not adjust POI. Took the scope off and realized that the buckhorn sight was missing the insert which slides back and forth to adjust elevation. Tried to find a replacement online but no luck so far.
I then decided to go with a Skinner Sights peep sight. However the scope mount is acting like it is welded to the receiver. Have no idea if it was loctited on or if this is just accumulated years grit or just being in place. Put some Kroil on the mount set screws yesterday but still can't get the screws to turn yet.
If the previous owner had used Loctite, will Kroil loosen it? If not, what are my options?