Ejector problem

[Cold Spring]

Ben, even when the f/e iron is removed from the wood you can only see the slides, ejector leaf springs and the two-fingered sear spring. The so-called floating sears are inside and hidden by the sides of the iron, and their engagements with the ejector hammer(s) can't be seen. Choose carefully on Parker ejector repairs, i.e., someone that really knows what he's doing and has parts which are very hard to find. Perhaps your Mr. Schultz is that man but if me I'd ask questions to check his Parker ejector experience beforehand.

[Fishrising (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Frank Srebro

Ben, even when the f/e iron is removed from the wood you can only see the slides and top two-finger spring. The so-called floating sears are hidden by the sides of the iron and their engagements with the ejector hammer(s) can't be seen. Choose carefully on Parker ejector repairs, i.e., someone that really knows what he's doing and has parts which are very hard to find. Perhaps your Mr. Schultz is that man but if me I'd ask questions to check his Parker ejector experience beforehand.

Thanks! I do fully trust Mitch, and I know he has worked on Parkers. Question would be how much Parker ejector work has he done. And he wants to retire in June. Maybe I’ll call Delgrego or one of the other gunsmiths named in a few posts and see what their turn arounds are.

(1) Anyone know of any other gunsmiths in CT or surrounding areas that I could begin a new relationship with? Delgrego is a 3hr drive for me. Would be nice to not have to ship when I need work done.
(2) Would I need to send the whole gun for this repair or just the forearm?

[Bill Murphy]

Don't know if the Del Grego shop is open. Lawrence is addressing health problems and may or may not be available. Mr. Dudley's procedure usually works, probably by dislodging dirt or rust from the sear area.