Morning.
Yes, the paint was gumming it all up a bit. But after the Nitromors then the hammer marks became a bit more obvious.
I've been soaking it in a penetrating oil and will try warming it up before I try again.
It does look like at some point in its life it had the barrel weight fitted to it. There is a circular mark on the top slide where the barrel inserts.
I did consider a red dot as well, the rear spring mounting hole looks like a good point to fix a bracket to. It could be made a snug fit on the side walls.
If I can get the front sight off, I was thinking some carbon tube might finish off the barrel.
I have now fixed the recoil slide problem, The 'E' clip was turned round and when installing the end shim and other 'E' clip I pushed the locking bar down a little to push against the pin a bit more and this made it easier to fit the parts.
It now locks up perfectly each time.
Thanks
Mark