Hey, Daveman ~

I have a Red Label 28 gauge from 2000. It has been an outstanding shotgun and I've never had a problem with it. Got lucky in that it fits me perfectly. Purchased it used at a gun show many a moon ago for just over $1K. I have kept up on prices of the 28 with the English stock in recent years and am amazed at the prices people are asking for them.

ANYWAY... Removal of the ejectors is fairly easy, although requires some "elbow grease," so-to-speak. Just push the shell end of the ejector all the way in, as if the breech were closed (barrel, of course, is not connected to the gun when doing this). Once it is flush with the chamber, the front, sharp end will come turn out and the ejector comes free. Be mindful of hidden springs, however, as they'll shoot out into your neighboring zip code if you fail to catch them.

I would imagine they just need cleaning, so a good spray will likely do it for you, but for future reference...

Just a little side story on my Red...

So, I was working on a buddy's Benelli SBE (fixing a bent vent rib at toward the end of the barrel). He was going Sporting Clay shoting the next day, so I offered him use of my RL (he also is a 28 gauge fan). BIG MISTAKE...

Well, his grandfather and good friend of mine, was a Texas Ranger (who we unfortunately lost a couple months ago - he was 93). He had given his grandson a Colt Python in Nickel finish with 4" barrel, along with a beautifully made custom leather, fully tooled holster. An absolutely beautiful piece of business, and with the added provenance that it was owned by a Texas Ranger.

When he returned the shotgun to me, he went on and on about the fact that he had never found a shotgun with which he didn't miss one clay in an outing. And then, to my utter shock and amazement, he offered to trade the Python for the Red. We still talk about it to this day and I just may change my mind, but I turned him down. Probably not the wisest move on my part, but I already have a Bright Nickel finished 6" Python (1974) and a 1970 Blued version with a 4" barrel, tons of custom engraving and inlay, along with some beautiful Sanbar Stag grips. Do I need another Python? Probably not. But dang... It's a "good" dilemma to be facing, I suppose...

Good luck with the fix, amigo!

JD