16 Ga. Autoloader Problem

[RBK]

I have a quite old, but in great shape, Remmington Model 11-48, 16 ga. autoloader. It works by a spring action. Having just aquired it, I cleaned and lubed it. First shell loads and fires, next shell loads and fires, third shell loads but does not fire. I have tried this repeatedly with the same results. Any ideas before I take this to a gunsmith?

[Bud1]

Does the hammer fall when the trigger is pulled on the third shell? Does the bolt close all the way?

[RBK]

Bud1- I will post again in a day or so when I have a chance to try it. Thanks for your response.

[RBK]

No the hammer does not fall but, the bolt has closed.