If there is a lead weight in there, the only way to get it out or move it into correct position is to simply remove or loosen the screws on the lower scabbard fitting and then try to move the weight with the long needle or some long thin screwdriver. If you don't have to totally remove the screws, don't. They can be a real booger to re-install without messing up the threads. All you may have to do is loosen them to get them to release the weight assuming its there. I use a light on the end of a long rod to look into my scabbards. You can often find them at gunshows as "bore lights". Saved me a great amount of guessing on whats in there way down a scabbard.

Mark Cool