Ejection Problem?

Karl · 04-10-2007, 08:15 PM

A newly acquired shooter functions perfectly but spent shells tell a story. A triangular scar and flattened rim at 9 oÃ¢??clock suggests the shell is hitting the left side of the receiver on ejection (see photo). Brass residue on the left side of the receiver supports this. My best guess is that the ejector is pushing the spent shell hard to the left. The gun is a matching 1911 Erfurt. Although the ejector is not a numbered part, it does have the inspection stamp found on erfurts and is presumably original. The gun was completely disassembled and cleaned prior to firing. Do these damaged shells indicate a problem? Why is this happening?
KFS

04-10-2007, 08:15 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Ejection Problem? A newly acquired shooter functions perfectly but spent shells tell a story. A triangular scar and flattened rim at 9 oÃ¢??clock suggests the shell is hitting the left side of the receiver on ejection (see photo). Brass residue on the left side of the receiver supports this. My best guess is that the ejector is pushing the spent shell hard to the left. The gun is a matching 1911 Erfurt. Although the ejector is not a numbered part, it does have the inspection stamp found on erfurts and is presumably original. The gun was completely disassembled and cleaned prior to firing. Do these damaged shells indicate a problem? Why is this happening? KFS