Clean and Polish First Model .32 Hand Ejector

Thank you for sharing that journey from the corner of the safe to the bright sunlight of a new day. Interesting and, in my view, commendable, that you used such restrained grits to avoid further damage, and to restore a beguiling semblance of its initial beauty.

Best of luck should you decide to find the needed parts for return to service and a little range report!

Well done!

Question about Extractor

Looking at David Chicoine's book Antique Firearms Assembly/Disassembly, it looks like the extractor is the same as the early Model 1903 extractor. Does anyone know for certain? Numrich has a couple of them.

Jack First has the little screw that goes at the top of the sideplate for $4 plus $12 shipping.

Model of 1896 .32 Hand Ejector, a very nice significant model, the very first S&W hand ejector solid frame swing out cylinder.

While I do not discourage anyone from cleaning up a neglected, rusted or chipped firearm, in the case of very old ones (been there - done that) I'd proceed with some cautions. I'd not use any harsh chemicals on them as some (Nickel for example) can be compromised by things like Ammonia. I'd also suggest not using any power tools on them unless you are a professional and have lots of restoration experience with things like Dremel's, polishing wheels etc. An old and fragile finish can be ruined in seconds! Obviously (as always) there are a few exceptions for certain applications and a few experts using them.

I have restored my share of old guns and I can't think of one that doesn't now look better than it had. That said, always keep in mind when working on vintage and antique guns, the word "perfect" isn't usually part of the equation. You have to know when to stop.

I appreciate your comments. I would not have touched the finish on this gun if someone hadn't already started sanding on it, leaving it scratched. I purchased it for $300 a few years ago.

I will ask again if anyone knows if the ejector star on the early 1903 was identical to that on the 1896?

No the extractor is not “identical” The diameter of the center pin hole is larger on the ‘96.

Here’s a Guinea pig, poor thing. It taught me a lot.

Thank you very much! That is exactly the kind of information you can't find in a book.

This is one of the two correct knobs:

1896 knob and set screw

Photo credit: glowe

REPRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE HERE:
Samuel Simmons specializes in reproduced screws and old parts
221 English Hulse Rd
Pocahontas, AR 72455
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam is ruffkat on Gunbroker. hoxycarman870 from Pocahontas, AR. On ebay.

THE 2ND STYLE NO SCREW NEEDED:

$34 at Jack First:
Jack First Gun Parts

Anybody have an 1896 extractor they want to sell?

Top side plate screw here:
Smith & Wesson 1896 .32 Hand Ejector

Places to search for extractor star:

‘Guns & Gun Parts’ (Recommended by S&W)
(413) 732-9938
983 Westfield St
West Springfield MA 01089-3813
EMAIL: [email protected]
Guns n Parts - New and Used Guns Bought and Sold. no parts list here.


Liberty Tree Collectors Phone:207-285-3111
139 Main Street, Corinth, ME 04427
Email:[email protected]
Liberty tree collectors has original, CCH lanyard rings (but without the retaining pin) for $25.

Samuel Simmons specializes in reproduced screws and old parts
221 English Hulse Rd
Pocahontas, AR 72455
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam is "hoxycarman870" formerly “ruffkat” on eBay & Gunbroker

GUN GARAGE on Ebay (for screws)
http://stores.ebay.com/Gun-Garage


"Aonepawninc" http://stores.ebay.com/aonepawninc
has a bunch of old S&W parts for sale. They are very customer oriented and have very reasonable prices. 1/10/16

Dave Bennett: Parts and guns from 1900 up to 1970's.
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: 22ammobox.com - contact with domain owner | Epik.com

Jack First: Large selection of Pre- and Post-WWII parts.
Phone: 605-343-9544
Reproduced firing pins for 22/32 Kit Gun and HFT

Gun Parts Corp: Successor to Numrich Arms; many gun parts.
226 Williams Lane, West Hurley, NY 12491
Phone: 845-679-2417
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gunpartscorp.com

Jim Horvath: Many parts for all S&W's (large and small) from 1860 up;
can reproduce parts.
e-Mail: [email protected]

Jeff Lee: Lee's Gun Parts (an extensive supply of gun parts, including S&W) Mike who works for Lee has 45 M25 barrels.
(Open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays).
3401 W. Pioneer, Suite 2, Irving, TX 75061
Phone: 972-790-0773
http://www.leesgunparts.com/

Jan Matlega: Parts for Pre-WWII S&W hand-ejectors.
Mail Address: 528 Eddy Glover
New Britain, CT 06053
Phone: 860-229-6872

Poppert's Gun Parts: http://www.poppertsgunparts.com/
P.O. Box 413
Glenside, PA 19038
Tel: 215-887-2391 Fax: 215-887-5816
Email: [email protected]


Phil Saccacio: Phone: 540-456-6405
e-Mail: [email protected]

Dave Szilagy: Manufactures parts for older S&W's.
Mail Address: 3107 Electric, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
e-Mail: [email protected]

Mike Veilleux: Guns and Gun Parts
All Parts inc. for Pre- and Post-WWII S&W's.
Phone: 413-732-9938
e-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gunsnparts.com

S&W Parts; antique and new
[email protected]
Ph: 352 394-7412

"Schludershots"
https://www.schludershots.com/gun-parts-by-model/s-w-gun-parts.html

Everygunpart.com - Parts Kits
https://everygunpart.com/


You may have to resort to using whatever .32 model star extractor you can find, have the piece you need cut off and micro welded to your star.

Micro Welding
PULLMAN ARMS
Dan Harvey- Lead Gunsmith
33 Pullman St., Worcester, MA 01606
[email protected]
(508) 926-8730
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am- 5:00pm
https://pullmanarms.com/gun_smithing_services/

Micro-welding - Wicked Welding
5703 Webster St suite j, Dayton, OH 45414
Phone: (937) 454-9023

I stole this photo!

It’s complicated, the extractor consists of several pieces.
All were hand fitted to a particular gun.

The center pin design was changed with the barrel lug and thumb release on the model 1903 .

YES,, the half of an assembled 1903 extractor with “star and ratchet” will drop right in a 1896! It’s the inside dimensions that were changed, including (I believe) a smaller thread diameter for connecting the extractor rod.