mauser shot gun bolt will not open?

[goosethegunnut]

i just aquired a geha mauser shotgun from a fellow off the EE, i took the bolt face off closed the bolt and in my clumsiness hit the trigger and dry fired it and now the bolt refuses to open anyone have any advice?

 

[Ryan j]

Are you sure your safety is not engaged locking the bolt?...If not try pulling and holding the trigger and cycling the bolt?

 

[goosethegunnut]

im not sure what was up with it but it just decided to let go thanks for your advice!