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The hand spring is bent forward too much. You may be able to bend it back some, but you may have to replace it.

Applying heat is a common thing to do when removing barrels. If that doesn't work, you may need to relieve the barrel at the shoulder to break it loose.

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/gun-manufacturer/winchester/rifles-win/43-win?page=2 Numrich has them.

I would send it to a gunsmith. There are some specific angles involved in timing that are easy to over do. Flitz will work for the polishing.

The bolt is dropping too soon. It needs the timing adjusted. The light scratches can be buffed out with care.

Bedding can be done forends. If that is a DIY is up to you. A little bit of bedding compound at the barrel to push the forend down. Some under the band if the wood has shrunk. Some by the receiver to keep it tight. Don't forget release agent or it will be very permanent.

As you found out, coatings are superior for protection of the metal. Blueing looks classier on some guns. Pick your poison. If you have time, oil them up. Don't worry to much about it though. Rust needs moisture, so unless you have high humidity the rust wont grow much. Get them to a refinisher...

What Mizar said. Heat till just starting to smoke. The epoxy may lose its grip sooner than the softening temperature. If it gets too hot it can be reblued.

I do warranty for Marlin and have had this situation a few times. I end up drilling the ejector out with a carbide drill in a mill. The spring is probably also toast.

Use a plastic mallet and hit the receiver. The pin will work itself out. I also have used a small magnet to pull it the rest of the way out. Press the stop with your finger to relieve the tension on the pin.

Try it with the magazine in. It has a mag safety.

Hit them harder with a starting punch. Make sure it is supported solidly on a bench block or in a vice.

Eagle Imports is importing Llama firearms again. I don't know if new mini max parts will fit old ones but it might be worth a shot.

Sporadically. :)

We have some available. Both round or oval tenon. Around $30. Ahlmans (507)-685-4244