Browning 2000 Semi Auto Shotgun with the bolt stuck open.

[BDuke]

Hello OTD'ers,
So I went dove hunting with my vintage 2000. I get to my stand and I load my first round. The bolt was in the open position and it started to release, but stopped. I cant get the dang thing closed!
I've removed the shell that jiggled around in it for far too long.
Can anyone offer suggestions? I was told that dropping the trigger group may free it up, but I hate to start guessing.
Many thanks,
BDuke

 

[jeep78]

When was the last time it was cleaned and oiled?

 

[jeep78]

http://www.browning.com/content/dam/browning/support/owners-manuals/2000autoshot-om.pdf

Time to look inside. The bolt stopping part way could be from the gas system parts, or the shell carrier/elevator hanging up. Inspection should pinpoint the problem.

 

[BDuke]

Constantly. When she leaves the safe, she doesn't go back in without luv'n.

 

[BDuke]

http://www.browning.com/content/dam/browning/support/owners-manuals/2000autoshot-om.pdf

Time to look inside. The bolt stopping part way could be from the gas system parts, or the shell carrier/elevator hanging up. Inspection should pinpoint the problem.

Thanks Jeep78. Looks like she will take a trip to see the Dr.

 

[gold7126]

Really interested if you can get the gun to function. Had 2 and both were trouble from day one. 12 and 20 gauge New and had several repair tries by Browning and local Browning repair to no avail.

 

[BDuke]

Really interested if you can get the gun to function. Had 2 and both were trouble from day one. 12 and 20 gauge New and had several repair tries by Browning and local Browning repair to no avail.

I got it going again. All I did was take some light weight gun oil and spray it in the port located near the trigger. Rolled it around for a little bit to coat everything, and then started working the bolt. It popped free after 30 seconds. Works great now.

 

[Cornholio]

If the trigger group doesn't go back in just right it will do that. Mine is hard to get in and does is as well if it's not perfect.