Burgess slide action shotgun problem.

[jjames]

Hello gentlemen,

I recently became the victim of an auction misrepresentation. Apparently in some folks' mind everything functions properly does not include the repeating function of a repeater. The problem I am having is the both the spent casing and the new shell are being ejected when I cycle the action. Any clues to the possible cause or directions to an authority on the issue would be most appreciated. Burgess information in general would be helpful. If someone has a functioning Burgess a picture of that area would be great.

Thanks for looking at my posting,

John

[Pete44ru]

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http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=562500

http://www.shootingbums.org/hvr/burgess.html

There were 2 models - a folding Police gun, and a non-folding Sporting gun.

AFAIK, the Burgess shotguns are not pumpguns, they are slide-action (closing) semi-auto shotguns.
They auto-eject spent hulls and load the next round by manually closing the action.
The inertia release is part of the trigger group, recoil unlocks the bolt and lets it slide back.
If the inertia release is removed you can us it manually.

It sounds like the latch that holds the shells in the magazine is releasing prematurely in your gun.

If yours has a damascus barrel, I wouldn't advise firing it at all.


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