Ejector Modification.

[Jon Hancock]

Maybe a dumb question here but need to ask. Are there any gun smiths out there that can turn a extractor into a ejector without doing irreversible damage to the gun? Turn a DH into a DHE for example? I know some collectors are cringing right now but I would like to do this on a true hunting gun if possible.

[Wild Skies]

I believe Larry DelGrego & Son have done ths conversion previously.
http://www.parkershotgunrepair.com/

[Dean Romig]

I would say such a conversion would involve irreversible alteration to the frame and forend rather than "irreversible damage."

The cost may prove to be prohibitive though.
Why not just find a DHE that you like?





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[B. Dudley]

Yes,
Converting to an ejector gun requires extensive modificstion. Namely machining of the frame for the ejector trigger pins.
Also, modification to the barrels and extractor is required.

You can ask Delgrego about it, but i do not think they do this kind of work today. I know that years back Lefever did it often, and Delgrego farmed some of their heavy gunsmithing work (like this) to them.

[Dean Romig]

I wonder how many original Parker Bros. frame jigs are in private hands. There couldn't have been more than a dozen or so ever made. Maybe one or two for each frame size? I've only ever seen one to examine... I wonder who has them now.





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[Jon Hancock]

I'm at a point of frustration because all I seem to be finding lately are extractor guns. I have a chance to grab a near mint DH for $2800 so in turn I might convert my other DH into a DHE. Just thinking out loud here.

[Dean Romig]

They are out there... be patient.





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[Kensal Rise]

Mr Hancock:
You are free to do what you like of course. And the purchase of an ejector gun is most likely the most cost effective way to go.

However, the rationale for ejectors in today's world is very hard to justify. Do you really need to reload a double gun that fast under any circumstance? Do you care about hurling spent plastic hulls across the landscape? Or... do you simply want ejectors for the perceived prestige of ejectors?

After decades if shooting, I've personally come to regard them as a nuisance. At the very least.

And yes. I own a number of guns with ejectors...

[Sheepherder]

Unless your gunning driven birds, stick with the DH. It saves bending over to pick up any empties, even if you like catching them from the kickers. As Dean says, if you really want a DHE to hunt with, one will show up. Save any DH (orG orV,etc.), for those that like to hunt w/them. But then, just MHO.

[Dean Romig]

I find ejectors beneficial only in shooting clays and in cold weather hunting with gloves on.





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