Channing, thank you SO MUCH for this detailed post and especially the photos detailing the "Black Art" of trouble shooting and repairing Parker ejectors. Definitely a benefit in diagnosing related problems and suggesting solutions. Your first "crop" of springs is impressive! As time goes on and the world inventory of original replacement parts for these old doubles dwindles and disappears, I believe simply remaking them using modern metals and preparations (heat treating, etc.) will be the way to go if we want to keep on shooting them.
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