P17 ejection

[Fick_2141]

My P17 Eddistone is not ejecting properly. Extraction is fine, but the spent brass just lays on top until I dump it over.
The rifle will eject if outward pressure is used while working the bolt.
This causes the bolt to shift toward the ejector and the round will eject.
I have read that this is a common problem with the P17.
Will a new ejector and spring fix this ? If so how do I remove the worn part ?

[Mk VII]

the rat's tail of the ejector is tempered to be its own spring. The broken off portion will probably be lying inside the bolt stop assembly, which has a screw on top to remove it.
see Enfield 1917 Ejectors*|*e-GunParts.com (http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=412560-02&chrSuperSKU=&MC=) for an intact one. Here is another http://estore.websitepros.com/832529/Detail.bok?no=900

and another WTS: Lg # of mil. rifle parts ('03, '17, M1 carb) accessories, UPDATED AGAIN - Gunboard's Forums (http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=110242)
Some people attach a coil spring to the old ejector.

[Gibbs505]

the rat's tail of the ejector is tempered to be its own spring. The broken off portion will probably be lying inside the bolt stop assembly, which has a screw on top to remove it.
see Enfield 1917 Ejectors*|*e-GunParts.com (http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd.asp?chrProductSKU=412560-02&chrSuperSKU=&MC=) for an intact one. Here is another http://estore.websitepros.com/832529/Detail.bok?no=900

and another WTS: Lg # of mil. rifle parts ('03, '17, M1 carb) accessories, UPDATED AGAIN - Gunboard's Forums (http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=110242)
Some people attach a coil spring to the old ejector.

If you are adept, the coil spring that is inside the hinge of a kitchen cupboard can be used. Or so I am told. Most hardware stores have them I belive.

[Jim K]

Here is a picture showing the method of fixing the M1917/P-14 ejector. Hope you can see it OK.

Some folks use the spring out of a ball pen. I like something a bit stiffer, but it needs to be about that size.

Jim

[Fick_2141]

That's a great diagram on how to fix this, Seems simple enough.
I'm gonna give this old gal another chance at the 900 ag at Perry.
Thanks guys.

[John Sukey]

Here is a picture showing the method of fixing the M1917/P-14 ejector. Hope you can see it OK.

Some folks use the spring out of a ball pen. I like something a bit stiffer, but it needs to be about that size.

Jim


Now that's funny, cause a section of the spring out of a ball point pen is exactly what I used on one of mine:D
The important bit is to pop the ejector into the path of the case and that really doesn't take much.
However since the ejector is hardened, you are gonna need a moto tool with an abrasive wheel to cut those slots.