Marlin 39a Mountie-Help with ejection issue

[Getoffthecomputer]

Wondering if someone can help me out.

I just took my newly purchased Marlin 39a Mountie (Year 1960) to the range and was not getting clean cartridge ejections. The case would get stuck in the port almost every time. The only thing that worked was to tip it downward while moving the lever.

My question is: Is this normal? Im pretty sure it's not so what is the problem.
Could this be the ammo? I was using some cheap Aguila LR rounds.

While I'm at it I haven't taken it down yet but the lever is a little loose. When I take it apart will there be a way to tighten things up?

[Getoffthecomputer]

Still Wondering......Bump

[dfletcher]

I don't think it's the ammo, the 39's ejection is controlled by the force with which you manually work the lever. The 39's ejector is located on the left side of the frame and you can see it with the colt to the rear. It's perhaps become a bit lazy over the years, you can depress it through the ejection port and test for strength. It should require some distinct pressure and snap back smartly.

It may also be that you have a worn or broken extractor that is not pulling back the case so that it can strike the ejector.

[Getoffthecomputer]

Thanks. So is this something I can get replacement parts for and repair myself? Or do I need to have a gunsmith do it?

[BamBam-31]

Drop in, AFAIK.

[buffybuster]

It is not uncommon for the ejector to have become damaged when the rifle is taken down (disassembled). Separate the barrel from the receiver/buttstock and take a look at the ejector to see if there is any damage.

[Getoffthecomputer]

Ok. Thanks for the help guys. I will try this as soon as I get back home. I knew the calguns crowd wouldn't let me down.