Ejection Problem?

[Karl]

A newly acquired shooter functions perfectly but spent shells tell a story. A triangular scar and flattened rim at 9 oâ??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

[Sieger]

Originally posted by Karl
A newly acquired shooter functions perfectly but spent shells tell a story. A triangular scar and flattened rim at 9 oâ??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

Hi:

No, in my experience, this is not uncommon for a Luger. Unless you reload, as I do, don't let it bother you. Reloading these casings can be a bit of a challenge, however.

Your simple answer, always load new brass.

Sieger

[shadow]

Alot of the spent cases from my 1938 S/42 look similar.
I always assumed it was normal.
My Mitchell luger did the same thing.