1942 BYF Mixmaster won't shoot!

[DavidJayUden]

I guess the test would be to use a dummy round, or maybe an empty hull, chamber it and then pull back the toggle to see if the rim hits the ejector hits it and ejects it.
dju

[3Horses]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

I guess the test would be to use a dummy round, or maybe an empty hull, chamber it and then pull back the toggle to see if the rim hits the ejector hits it and ejects it.
dju

Used a dummy round. When I pull back the toggle, the ejector goes right past the shell. DOES NOT HIT IT!
I took apart and cleaned all the innards, then emery clothed the edges, put in upside down and it slides in the slot no problem.
Still does not touch the shell rim.
I believe this is the problem, agreed?
Thanks for your help.
Terry

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by 3Horses

Used a dummy round. When I pull back the toggle, the ejector goes right past the shell. DOES NOT HIT IT!
I took apart and cleaned all the innards, then emery clothed the edges, put in upside down and it slides in the slot no problem.
Still does not touch the shell rim.
I believe this is the problem, agreed?
Thanks for your help.
Terry

Yes, that is a problem if not the problem.

Only one thing, you can't put the ejector in "upside down".,,,

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by 3Horses

Used a dummy round. When I pull back the toggle, the ejector goes right past the shell. DOES NOT HIT IT!
I took apart and cleaned all the innards, then emery clothed the edges, put in upside down and it slides in the slot no problem.
Still does not touch the shell rim.
I believe this is the problem, agreed?
Thanks for your help.
Terry

Yes. That seems to be the problem. I believe, from your pictures, that the ejector in your pistol might have reached the end of its useful life. And that Lugerdoc is offering the best solution to you problem