Ammo, parts, dirty
Try cleaning it, different ammo. If that doesn't work, take it to a gunsmith.
You need the services of a gunsmith. There are about a half dozen or so reasons if not more.
Any of the following could be the culprit; dirty, ammunition, springs. Take it to a gun smith.
If it's a 16 gauge shotgun, the shell length is 2 3/4 inches.
I had the same gun and same problem. I found out that because it is a older model that you have to use a little more force and speed when you eject the spent shell. It should work because i have the cheapest wal-mart shells you can get and mine works just fine.
12 gauge
Its quite simple as that it ejects the shotgun shell out of the gun after it has been fired but this depends on the type. A double or single barrel shotgun would only eject the shells when u hit the release mechanism to reveal your side of the barrel then they eject out.On any other type shot gun where u load 8 or have a clip they generally fling out the side when re-cocked or if automatic they do this automatically. Hope i helped
First make sure that your shotgun can cycle 2 3/4 inch shells. To do this, read the barrel, if it say 2 9/16 shells then that is your problem. Early 16ga. Browning's were made to cycle 2 9/16 inch shells. Next, check your ring setup inside of your stock, it may not be set properly.
Yes
To unload a Winchester 1400 20-gauge shotgun, first ensure the safety is engaged. Open the action by pulling the forearm back, which will eject any shells in the chamber. If there are additional shells in the magazine, press the magazine release button and manually remove them. Finally, visually inspect the chamber and magazine to confirm the shotgun is completely unloaded.
Give it a thorough cleaning.
The weapon may not be a semi or an automatic one.