What skb said. The push button should be able to be unscrewed a turn or two to give the bolt more travel. I would try a rap on the button with a plastic mallet first. It may release it.

I wouldn't pry it off. That's an excellent way to break the solder joint holding the forend loop.

Another thing to try is open the gun slightly and push the button, sometimes that changes the clearances enough to free the bolt.

Last edited by Hammergun; 01/30/19 06:10 PM.