1896 First model HE .32 disassembly/reassembly

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Can anyone here walk me through the disassembly/reassembly of an 1896 first model HE? Or if there is already a thread on this link me to it?

I have two that are together and one that is in pieces. I would like to take apart one that is together to see exactly what the one that is in parts needs to get it running again. Thanks a lot!

 

[twaits]

Okay, after pulling the sideplate off one of my other 1896s I think I see how it's supposed to go together. It looks like a lot of little things have to be lined up just right. I think by the looks of it the gun that is in pieces needs a DA sear spring and pin, and a hand. Correct me if I'm wrong but it looks like the tension on the hand is powered by the trigger return spring.
Here's the thing I'm not understanding: Normally when you push on the ejector rod the extractor and ratchet will not rotate independently of the cylinder. This one does. There is a little groove that runs down the post the extractor is attached to. I thought this was what kept the thing from rotating but I'm thinking now that I was wrong. Anyway, I'm a bit confused by it. The ejector rod has been cut down shorter along with the barrel and a knurled knob was attached to the end. Maybe this has something to do with it? I'll add pictures later.