Ithaca Model 49

NRALIFER · September 26, 2009, 08:51 PM

I have an Ithaca model 49 single shot .22 it has a problem ejecting I think the ejector is suppose to hold until the block fully drops but it just comes out and pushes on the spent casing, no attempt to actually eject. I got this thing years ago it's my son's now and I'd like to make it work right.

bigbird34 · September 28, 2009, 02:03 PM

this Model 49 has been discussed before in these forums.....IMHO the 22lr has worn the chamber causing the brass to bell outward into the worn area and the extractor does not have the "spring" to eject the LR brass,but it will do fine with Long and shorts as the brass won't bell outward ,due to the length of the brass ....The only fix,is to cut the chamber and have it reamed back out to 22lr.....

I would suggest a nice single shot Savage to replace the Model 49....(Thats what I did) ....Jim

Scorch · September 28, 2009, 03:06 PM

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IMHO the 22lr has worn the chamber causing the brass to bell outward into the worn area and the extractor does not have the "spring" to eject the LR brass,but it will do fine with Long and shorts as the brass won't bell outward ,due to the length of the brass

Cases for 22 Long Rifle and 22 Long are the same length, the only difference being the weight of the bullet used (29 gr vs 40 gr).

Your Ithaca 49 may only need a good cleaning. If you find you need parts for the rifle, Numrich Gun Parts may have the parts you need. If you are unsure about how to disassemble and clean the rifle, take it to a competent gunsmith.

George R · September 28, 2009, 03:18 PM

If the factory gunsmith information, including complete takedown, will help you, email me and I'll get it to you.

NRALIFER · September 28, 2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks guys, this sat here for days and no one replied so I appreciate the info. I think I'll send that email to get the factory gunsmithing and breakdown then decide if it's outside my skills.
I just got a savage bolt action for myself like it a lot but this gun has sentimental value for my son.
As to the good cleaning I agree to a point but I have cleaned it pretty well myself.

James K · September 28, 2009, 08:57 PM

You have a broken ejector trip, a very common problem with those guns. the ejector trip holds the ejector back until the breechblock falls and trips the lower end, which pulls the ejector trip out of engagement with the ejector, which then snaps back, throwing out the fired case.

Check www.gunpartscorp.com for the part, which will run around $5 if they have it.

Be very careful in disassembling that gun. Make sure you remove the lever before trying to remove the large bolt pivot pin or you can get things stuck very badly.

Jim

NRALIFER · September 28, 2009, 09:31 PM

Thanks I was thinking that was the problem but don't think I got it across. I have heard these rifles are hard to take down, I'm pretty patient and very careful when working on firearms.
I have Numrich bookmarked Thanks

September 26, 2009, 08:51 PM	#1
NRALIFER Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 23	Ithaca Model 49 I have an Ithaca model 49 single shot .22 it has a problem ejecting I think the ejector is suppose to hold until the block fully drops but it just comes out and pushes on the spent casing, no attempt to actually eject. I got this thing years ago it's my son's now and I'd like to make it work right. __________________ NRA (Benefactor), NRA Certified Firearm Instructor, RSO, Ohio Certified Hunter Education Instructor, GOA (Life), Buckeye Firearms Association, US Sportsman's Alliance.

September 28, 2009, 02:03 PM	#2
bigbird34 Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2007 Location: N.W.Vermont Posts: 291	Ejector.... this Model 49 has been discussed before in these forums.....IMHO the 22lr has worn the chamber causing the brass to bell outward into the worn area and the extractor does not have the "spring" to eject the LR brass,but it will do fine with Long and shorts as the brass won't bell outward ,due to the length of the brass ....The only fix,is to cut the chamber and have it reamed back out to 22lr..... I would suggest a nice single shot Savage to replace the Model 49....(Thats what I did) ....Jim

September 28, 2009, 03:18 PM	#4
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Ithaca 49 If the factory gunsmith information, including complete takedown, will help you, email me and I'll get it to you. __________________ http://www.gunblue.homestead.com

September 28, 2009, 08:00 PM	#5
NRALIFER Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 23	Thanks guys, this sat here for days and no one replied so I appreciate the info. I think I'll send that email to get the factory gunsmithing and breakdown then decide if it's outside my skills. I just got a savage bolt action for myself like it a lot but this gun has sentimental value for my son. As to the good cleaning I agree to a point but I have cleaned it pretty well myself. __________________ NRA (Benefactor), NRA Certified Firearm Instructor, RSO, Ohio Certified Hunter Education Instructor, GOA (Life), Buckeye Firearms Association, US Sportsman's Alliance. Last edited by NRALIFER; September 28, 2009 at 08:16 PM.

September 28, 2009, 09:31 PM	#7
NRALIFER Member Join Date: September 13, 2009 Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio Posts: 23	Thanks I was thinking that was the problem but don't think I got it across. I have heard these rifles are hard to take down, I'm pretty patient and very careful when working on firearms. I have Numrich bookmarked Thanks __________________ NRA (Benefactor), NRA Certified Firearm Instructor, RSO, Ohio Certified Hunter Education Instructor, GOA (Life), Buckeye Firearms Association, US Sportsman's Alliance.

September 28, 2009, 08:57 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	You have a broken ejector trip, a very common problem with those guns. the ejector trip holds the ejector back until the breechblock falls and trips the lower end, which pulls the ejector trip out of engagement with the ejector, which then snaps back, throwing out the fired case. Check www.gunpartscorp.com for the part, which will run around $5 if they have it. Be very careful in disassembling that gun. Make sure you remove the lever before trying to remove the large bolt pivot pin or you can get things stuck very badly. Jim