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Unread 09-04-2022, 03:52 PM   #1
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I am hoping to impose on membership here for a bit of advise. A friend has a very nice "G" 12ga on a 1 1/2 frame that is at the moment barrels off and the auto ejectors unset. In this position the gun will not re-assemble.

Forum FAQ's mentioned replacing forearm with lifter extended and then loading the ejectors back to the barrel face. I tried that a few times with no success. I am sure that I had completely moved the ejectors to their seat. Any suggestions? Maybe I am missing a step? It is a nice gun showing minimal wear. Thank you in advance for any and all advice. tim
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Unread 09-04-2022, 04:14 PM   #2
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A gunsmith is the safest route and shouldn't cost much if nothing is out of sorts. Having said that I have done it several times by holding the forearm in my hands using the metal edge of my bench to brace the ejectors and pushing down until it catches. I've also seen the forend placed in a vice with a soft face on one side and bare metal face on the other side to brace the ejectors on. The forend was carefully lined up and the vise slowling tightened until the ejectors catch. Either method has the potential to go bad to varying degrees from scraped knuckles to broken parts. As I said, if everything is working properly it will be quick, easy and relatively cheap for the gunsmith. If not, you probably can't do it yourself anyway. There is a LOT of parts in the Parker ejector system.
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Hello Tim , If you still haven't gotten the Forend back on you can go to the task bar directly above where you are reading this and on the left side and click " PGCA Home , from there look down the left edge of the Home Page you will see in the list " FAQS " click that then scroll down through that page until you come to the heading " Parker Maintainance and Repair , Click That and go to # 7 in that column " I can't get my Forend back on ! " Click that and you will get a description and a photo on how to reset your ejectors and yes that is my hand holding the pencil and this method works great ! Just be sure to have a very good grip on your Forend as it takes quite a bit of pressure with the eraser to recock your ejectors and a Forend flying through the air usually doesn't end up in too good of shape once they hit the ground ! Best of luck with it !
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I’ve pushed them back on the forend before with a screwdriver but if you’re not real careful you’ll put the screwdriver thru your hand . Just last week I had this issue on a VHE 20 and the screwdriver deal wasn’t working . A friend on the forum told me if I could get the forearm back on , lay a board on the floor put the muzzles on the board and try pushing the ejectors down with a hammer handle . I did that and the tripped one didn’t catch . I was using a gunsmith hammer that has a plastic head and a brass head , so I took the plastic side gave the tripped ejector a good rap and it popped in as it should be . Problem solved
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I use the edge of my wooden work bench to push against to recock the ejectors. wear a glove incase of a slip.
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Good Morning,

Steiner, Brush Buster, 6pt-Sika & Ed Morgan, gentlemen thank you all for making time to respond to my request for help. I am going to give it a go after breakfast and I will post hopefully to tell of my success. tim.
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Whew....got it done! Super appreciative, my friend the owner will be pleased that it is no longer a 3 piece shotgun. Humble, tim
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How’d you get it done?
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Tim I usually cock them on a small block of wood by pushing down on it, and yes, do wear a glove. I've slipped and knuckled the rear part of the forend. I've also put the barrels on in the open position, and with your third hand put the forend in place and close the barrels. Usually snaps on and clocks the electors at the same time. I do it on my Smiths.
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I think the issue is usually that people are hesitant to apply the amount of pressure it takes to overcome the springs.
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