Barrel appears to be walking out?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by G.T.

After thinking about this "hot mess" for awhile, I realized that there was an option we should consider, and that is to cut the barrel off and drill / mill, out the remained of the barrel stub / tenon, until we can pry out the remained, and address the pin from both inside and out? No reason that the receiver would not work, unless of course, cracked or squished??? Just me thinking out loud! Best, til...lat'r....GT....

GT,
You're making this sound more difficult than it likely is!

The barrel is already moving, if the set screw/pin is removed, it might just "fall" out ! JMHO.