Replacing older BHP ejector

bbrown · Apr 13, 2014

Found out at the range yesterday that the reason I've been having ejection issues with my C&R 1951-era BHP (with internal extractor) is that the ejector is broken. Doh!

Anyway, a replacement (and a spare) are on the way, but is there anything I need to look out for when doing the replacement myself? From the online information I've seen it looks like the pin holding the ejector in is also doing duty for other parts as well.

TIA.

toolness1 · Apr 13, 2014

This may be super obvious, but if you haven't already, check YouTube for a detail strip/full disassembly video. I got a BHP clone made by FEG and found a couple really good vids for when I took it all the way down to clean and replace springs when I got it.

I can tackle almost anything if I can see it done first, and sometimes there's little tricks that someone will show you that can save a lot of effort and searching on your hands and knees trying to find small parts in the carpet

Pics of C&R HP?

Good luck!

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wabbit · Apr 24, 2014

Decock the hammer before you try to remove the safety.

Don't drive the little pin above the safety all the way out. Drive it out just enough to release the ejector, but don't take it all the way out of the sear. It'll be easier to put pin back if you keep it in the gun.

bbrown · Apr 24, 2014

I finally received the replacement ejectors yesterday, so it looks like Saturday afternoon is the big day for doing the replacement. I've never taken a pistol apart this much before, and I appreciate all the advice.

bbrown · Apr 26, 2014

Got the broken ejector replaced this afternoon. I followed the procedures in the book Firearms Disassembly by Wood, published by Krause. Here are some pictures of the steps. Dunno how to mix pictures and text. :sad20:

- pistol before

- broken ejector, in place

- disassembled, with broken ejector in lower right

- ejectors, new on top, broken on bottom

- reassembled, with new ejector in place

- new ejector in place

The proof will be in the test fire, but it dry fires just fine and passes the pencil test.

It was made by FN in 1951-52 or so, all matching, one of the E-series. Most likely refinished, but very little pitting and, well, lovely to behold.

My brass punch is a bit gnarly, but it still works fine.

Bryan

GunnerJacky · May 12, 2014

I prefer you to go to gun smith to get a new ejector for your gun. Gun smith will help you to get the best brand which is durable.
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