[Jon_Snow]

I picked up a 'used unfired' Browning 425 last week and it's a thing of beauty. The only problem with it is when I tried to replace the front bead, it came off in my hand. It looks like the threaded shank broke off right at the base of the bead. I think that the previous owner must have broken it then re-attatched it with superglue, because it came off just from me twisting it with my fingers. Anyone have any ideas on how I can remove the portion still stuck in the threaded hole?

[rcmodel]

It will probably have to be drilled out and re-tapped.

But sometimes, you can tappy-tap-tap on the outside edge of the broken shank with a small hammer and a very sharp scribe.

Unless it is really bottomed-out tight, or lock-tighted, it might unscrew far enough to get hold of it with pliers.

The risk is, if it doesn't come out, you have buggered the flat end which will make centering a small drill bit more difficult.

rc

[FN5.7shooter]

If a small portion sticks up out of the hole I have had good luck grabbing it with a pin vise. You get good control and grip. :)

[rcmodel]

This is true.

But I don't think I have ever seen a bead break off with anything left sticking up in 45 years of fixing them.

They always break off flush with the rib or barrel in my experiance.

rc

[Jon_Snow]

rc, this one broke off flush just like you described. I'd rather not try the hammer+scribe approach for the reasons you stated. Guess I'm off to the shop to see if they'll cut my a deal on fixing it. I just hate to do that because it will take my new toy out of action for 2+ weeks.