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I've removed brass inlay's before by heating the scales with a hairdryer and then bending the scales 'away' from the inlay. When it sticks out you should be able to grab them off with a pair of...

You should see if you can salvage those bolsters at both pins. Outline the original scales, for a template, get to know your dremel, coping saw and sand paper :)

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