This is a fun little project. Smith and Wesson Hand Ejector 3rd model in 32-20 (32 WCF). I have had this one kicking around the shop for a while and finally decided to get busy with it. The ejector rod and ejector were missing, and I was able to find a complete cylinder, yoke, ejector and ejector rod to replace them. The pistol was originally nickel plated, but since most of the finish was gone I simply removed most of the remaining finish and will keep it in bare steel for now. As you can see, no one has been into the action for quite a while, but what appears to be rust is actually old, old grease! Cleaned it all up and used a minimum amount of lubricant where necessary. I took her to the range and found that I needed to replace the worn cylinder locking bolt that the ejector rod locks into and pushes against, which in turn pushes back the bolt plunger that would otherwise block the hammer from firing. She functions perfectly now!
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