At a Boy Scout shooting activity last weekend, I was showing a scout how to load my 20 gauge Auto-5 (war years, Remington made) with an empty hull, while we were on the trap line. He was a newby and I wanted to show him how not to get his fingers trimmed when closing the action on a shell.
Anyway, the shell went in fine, but we couldn't, and still can't pull the bolt back and eject the empty. We removed the barrel, pushed back on the barrel and when the NRA instructor who was assisting me suggested he hold the gun while I stomped on the ejector handle, I cried "uncle" and just cased the gun.
Any ideas on how tackle this gun that feels welded shut?

There aren't a lot of gunsmith options in this area of northern California. Of course I will take it in if need be, but if you've got some tips, I am listening.

Thanks, Lou M

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