L96 trigger box question

Ok, so I am getting a blank wooden stock for my l96. I will be cutting out all the holes and such.

I am wondering, I will need some sort of trigger guard for the gun, but on the l96 trigger, some random pin is just sticking out. Would cutting the pin off effect the performance of the gun? I know the pin is used at the TOP of the trigger box to guide the spring, so would removing the bottom end effect the gun in any way?

If you still are not sure, refer to this pic:


I want to remove the bottom portion of the set pin.

If it turns out that I cannot remove it, what would you suggest I do as a trigger guard for the gun?