Hello everyone, I am new to the site and need some help. I have a problem with my bolt hanging up when I ease the bolt closed. I have an old M1 super 90 12 ga that has servred me for years, but recently let me down on a waterfowling trip. My newer M2 bolt will not hang up when I ease the bolt closed. Something is causing the bolt to "catch" slightly and this is where the failure to feed the next shell seems to be hapening. Do I need a new trigger assembly, and If so will the newer triangular safety model trigger assembly work in the older M1? . I also plan on installing the wolff spring. I have the gun dissassembled thanks to info recieved on this site, so any help you guys could give would be appreciated.

It should hang up when easing the bolt foward. Most auto loaders do it as the are ment to slam shut when they are chambering a load. You can always pull the trigger group out to see if it makes a difference. The carrier dog does ride along the bottom of the bolt and it controls the up and down motion of the carrier.

How clean is the gun and I mean the whole gun? Explain what happens minus easing the bolt foward when the gun jams when shooting. Give details of the events and to load/s used.

I agree with Worc. I learned very quickley that Benelli's don't work when you close the bolt manually. Let the bolt "slam shut" as it was designed to do.

I realize that isn't exactly the problem you are experiencing and with the age of your gun, there just may be some wear that is effecting the cause of your problem. Clean it thoroughly, oil/lube it, and if the problem still persists, call Benelli Customer Service and see if they can help you out.

Quite often Benelli will repair or replace worn parts in "out of warranty" guns at minimal or no cost...at their discretion of course.

Ditto. Slam it shut. No more problems..

+1 for Worc's post
Chuck

I appreciate the replies, but the gun jams after firing the first round, which means the problem is not the "Benelli Click" that has saved the lives of so many birds. Something is preventing the bolt from returning all the way home after firing, I only mentioned the hang up because I thought it might help with a diagnosis of my problem, and my M2 dosent do this. I am replacing the recoil spring but I wondered if replacing the trigger assembly would also be a good Idea. I have the older M1 and the only trigger assemblies I see for sale have the newer triangular safety. Will this assembly fit my M1? As far as cleanliness, I completely stripped the gun before test firing and it is as clean as it has ever been, so I dont think that is the problem either. The bolt goes all the way home effortlessly without the trigger assembly in place. After firing the first round the second round begins to chamber but stops when the shell is at a 45 degree angle going INTO the chamber, you can reach over and slam the bolt forward and the round will chamber. Shooting 3 in 1 1/4 oz steel 1300 fps #2's for ducks.

Hope this helps,

Thanks

t&n

Thanks for your help

Thanks for your help

I 2n'd worc post.

How old is the Super 90? Is this a brand new issue?

Is it jamming with the same shells or does it do it with others? You cleaned the recoil/bolt return spring assembly in the stock and the chamber is clean? You have the gun lightly lubed with a good oil?

My super 90 is old, I think 12 or 13 yrs, As far as shells, it cycles dove loads fairly well, but heavy 3 inch loads it is failing every time. Yes gun has been completly stripped and cleaned and lubed. Parts are coming in for replacing the recoil spring and someone recommended the breech bolt latch be replaced, which I am doing. What I really need to know is if these dont work what trigger assembly should I get, can I get the newer triangular safety trigger assembly for this older M1?

You could have a carrier that is bent up slightly and with the longer shells it creating a steeper feeding angle. I would also make sure th magazine tube assembly is clean if not done already. I'd also try polishing the chamber as well before buying any parts you may not need.