1956 J.C. Higgins Model 60 disassembly question

[ironsite]

Good day all

I was hoping to find an owner of a J.C. Higgins (High Standard) model 60 semi auto shotgun. I purchased one last fall and I've only been able to disassemble the shot to the gas port area. I have removed the wavy washers and nut to clean the the gas port holes but I would like to disassemble the gas port itself to give it a good cleaning (I shot sporting clays once a week) at the end of the gas port looks like a nut but its round with holes in it.
So, do I need a special tool to fit it or can I use an alternate from my tool box with out damaging it?
Any advice would be helpful
Thanks for your time

 

[madtrapper143]

My reference book says to insert a large diameter drift punch into the round holes (through and through) and turn counter clockwise front view. Hope this helps.

Darryl

 

[DarkSyd]

My reference book says to insert a large diameter drift punch into the round holes (through and through) and turn counter clockwise front view. Hope this helps.

Darryl

Out of curiosity, which book?
Cheers
DS

 

[madtrapper143]

Guns Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part V Shotguns. My version is 1980. An updated ( with many more models) is currently available under the same title.

Darryl

 

[ironsite]

Thanks Darryl for the input. I didn't want to damage a 65 year old firearm that has lasted this long.

 

[DarkSyd]

Guns Digest Book of Firearms Assembly/Disassembly Part V Shotguns. My version is 1980. An updated ( with many more models) is currently available under the same title.

Darryl

Thanks! Even if I don't have 99% of what the book covers...I always enjoy thumbing through and seeing how things go together