Not all the Europeans, just half of them
Are we talking about my right or the rifle's right?
If the pins were installed from the right, then shouldn't they be pushed out to the left, or isn't that right?
If I am left handed but using a right handed rifle to the right of my right handed brother then am I on his left?
So back to the topic...yes you have to remove the pin, which either removes to the right or left and should be done with some measure or attempt of care in an effort to avoid splintering of the wood or other damage...so put the sledgehammer or pickax down