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It shouldn't be welded. It may be caked with years of crud. Soak it with something like Liquid Wrench or WD40 and let sit overnight.
Here is closer view
I am no gunsmith but that looks like it is welded to me I don't think its going to move
I am no gunsmith but that looks like it is welded to me I don't think its going to move