Hi all, I just picked up this nickel 32 Hand Ejector 1903 with real MOPs for a steal.

Problem is the hand does not work.

I'm familiar with 5- screw Smith's, but this one is older. The hand has only one pin where it goes into the trigger and there isn't a spring in the trigger like the 2-pin hand used for tension.

I don't know what's missing or broken that drives the hand.

I have another 1903 HE 32 but it's even older and has the dual leaf spring, which this nickel one doesn't use either.

The only diagrams I find online show the slightly newer 2-pin hand.

Anybody can help me out with a picture offer suggestions? Thank you!

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Some of the early models use a spring loaded plunger that is fixed to the sideplate. The plunger bears against a canopy on the rear surface of the hand to provide forward tension. Others have what is called a staked in leaf spring in the sideplate to provide tension to the hand.

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Sir, thank you for your help. It was like the second picture with the spring loaded plunger. After a little tappy-tap-tap to get the seized plunger and spring out of the side plate, I carefully polished the plunger and cleaned the spring and the hole.
It's working now, and I've learned something new.

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