Model 1 1/2 question

[tjpopkin]

I have 3 questions"""""
Can someone tell me the "purpose" of the shaft below the barrel that is (in the position of the ejector rod on modern guns)on the Model 1 1/2. The cylinder comes out when the barrel is hinged,and the rod appears to have little to do with function, only structure.
Secondly, is that rod supposed to be blued on a blue gun?
Finally, are cartridges available, even for "show"?
Terry

 

[tjpopkin]

I have 3 questions"""""
Can someone tell me the "purpose" of the shaft below the barrel that is (in the position of the ejector rod on modern guns)on the Model 1 1/2. The cylinder comes out when the barrel is hinged,and the rod appears to have little to do with function, only structure.
Secondly, is that rod supposed to be blued on a blue gun?
Finally, are cartridges available, even for "show"?
Terry

 

[m-1911]

The rod serves as an ejector to push the empties out
I believe it should be blue on a blue gun

Navy Arms loaded some 32 RF ammo and it can usually be found at gun shows

 

[mmaher94087]

tjpopkin, a slight correction to m-1911's answer. The ejector rod is Case Colored on all the Tip-ups. Mike

 

[Old 44 Guy]

Beg to differ. My Model 1 1/2 #32,xxx is nickle plated & so is the extractor rod.

 

[mmaher94087]

Hummm.. out of 41, there are five that are nickel plated and all five have the plated ejector. All of the blue have case colored ejectors. Now you've got me curious. Mike

 

[tjpopkin]

Please,someone give me some feedback....the gun I have is reblued and done poorly...I think it can be fixed, but I want it done properly. Mind you, not for resale, just for authentic representation. I want it on a wall plaque for show only.
The one I have was just reblued and not polished properly. I has a satin blue (looks like a salt blue like the old Lugers)and I need to know if that is correct or if they were highly polished. Mine has a polished ejector rod with a brass tip. When the barrel is tipped the cylinder comes out easily...why the need for an ejector rod?
Terry

 

[deadin]

why the need for an ejector rod?

To poke the cases out of the cylinder in case you don't have a knife or stick handy and have short fingernails.

 

[tjpopkin]

I see what you mean....I was trying to figure how the ejector rod moved, when, in fact, you slip the cylinder over it to remove any brass.....
OK, I see now how it works.....
However, is it supposed to be blue on a blued gun?
Terry