So, back in 2022 I won an auction on a Smith & Wesson .38 Double Action 3rd Model. It was really stiff, but a thorough cleaning helped a lot. Only issue was that the single action stop would not hold, but it worked perfectly in double action model.
Did I say, "hey, not bad for a gun about 140 years old - leave it be"? Oh no, I decided to take it to my gunsmith to see if it was an easy fix.
Well, it might have been, but things went horribly wrong.
When he took it apart somehow he broke the hammer post (the post that the hammer pivots on, which holds the removable section of the frame to the fixed section).
He tried to get it out, but could not - and didn't want to potentially mess up anything else.
So, I got back a pile of parts. My gunsmith has been great, and never overcharges me, so I'm not upset with him.
Fast forward, I found a modern reproduction part, but how to get the remanent of the post out?
Regis, I'd like to poll the audience.
Here's a picture of what I'm dealing with:
As you can see, the post is snapped. Any ideas on how to get it out? I tried a screw extractor, and all it did was drill a hole in the post.
Before I make a total mess of it, I figured I'd ask for the expertise of you fine fellas. Thanks!
It is hard to use a punch now given the angle compared to the frame. I'm going to give it a try, and try the heat as well, which I haven't done yet. The Dremel was also something I figured I'd use after exhausting all other options. I was just hoping for an easier solution! 
