Mod. 1905-4th change

[smitholdtimer]

I mentioned a week or so ago that I have acquired an old mod. 1905/4th change in .32/20 caliber and that is was as gummed up as any I had ever had the side plate off of. My efforts to remove the cylinder from the crane have gone in vain since the acquisition. I have the universal ejector removal tool from Brownell's since the large knurled end of the rod will not go through the standard ejector rod removal tools. This gun is in the 1925 time period and I am almost sure it had never been opened since it was shipped. There is only one pin under the star and I am concerned that it could be placed in jeopardy if unsupported when trying to loosen the threads on the ejector rod. I am correct in my assumption that this is normal thread instead of left hand, am I not? There is one more tool that I haven't purchased yet that may be necessary to complete the cylinder removal. This tool inserts into two of the cylinders with an arm to support against when loosening the cylinder. Do I also need to go ahead and add this tool for the removal or is there another solution not mentioned that you gunsmiths would suggest? Thank you for indulging me this thread and for any assistance you may offer.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Get a gallon of K-O and put it into it over night and it should be easy to clean up after that. Take a stiff tooth brush and some K-O and scrub her good, she should come apart then.

 

[smitholdtimer]

1905 4th change

Bullseye, sorry for the delay but I was out of town for several days last week and a couple this week and have now just found your reply. To my dismay I am unable to interpret what K-O is and where it may be obtained. I will follow your instructions as soon as I am able learn what I need, thanks for the reply.

 

[cgt4570]

Prior to model numbers with dash-2s (around 1962), ejector rod threads were ALL right hand!!!
ALWAYS put at least 2 empties in the cylinder when unscrewing the ejector rod to prevent twisting the extractor star. I once ruined an I frame cylinder by not doing that.
I made my own ejector rod removal tool out of two small square blocks of aluminum with a properly sized hole drilled where they clamp together. I drilled and tapped them and used cap screws to hold them together. It works great for large or small head rods.
Chris

 

[smitholdtimer]

Mod. 1905 ejector rod removal

Hello Chris and thank you, I have acquired the universal tool from Brownell's and tried removing the ejector rod (standard threads) with no luck, the K-O( can you advise what this is?) soaking may be the answer. I have no empty cases to put in the chambers and have stopped trying to disassemble until support with the empty cases can be obtained. Do appreciate your suggestion. Sam

 

[Kingshouse41225]

Might mean kerosene? That does dissolve gunk.

 

[Bullseye Smith]

Might mean kerosene? That does dissolve gunk.

+1

 

[smitholdtimer]

K-O Soaking

I'll soak it and hopefully get it to loosen without any damage to the star, have only used hand pressure to this point and do hope no damage has occurred, none is visible. Appreciate the suggestion and the replies, hate it when I'm so dumb.