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Have you had the hammer or mainspring (hammer spring) out of the gun? It sounds like the hammer is not moving as it should and is blocking the slide. That is often the result of improper installation of the hammer or the hammer strut. (Installing the hammer strut backwards can cause that problem.)
With the slide off, try pushing the hammer back to the cocked position. It should encounter only moderate spring tension. If it is hard to move, that is your problem.
Was the gun bought new? If not, and you are not up to tackling the problem, I can only recommend a gunsmith. If you bought the gun new, take it back to the store and see if they can fix it or send it to Browning's service facility.
Jim
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