Bolt catch "Pen Spring"

[Plasticman]

Wondering if this is just my rifle, or if anyone else has this?
I have a 2013 CSA 7.62 version vz-58.

Im adding a b&t bolt release and noticed The spring for my Bolt catch is only about 13mm long.
Most i've seen are at least 1.5x the length of the "guide rod" that is sits around. mine is about half the length. and is so thin and non-springy that is seriously looks like it came from a pen. lol

It didnt affect the function, but it seems like it should have more spring power. and since the new bolt release is a tight fit, it has a hard time pushing it back.

I'm buying a new one anyways. (15$ shipping Dlask really? for a spring?)

 

[twyeh]

Your CSA bolt catch spring is cut. Seen another one with the same issue and had to resolve it with a factory one.
Yes please get a proper factory spring.

 

[Plasticman]

Any idea the reasoning behind it? it is cut for sure, very sharp on one end.

 

[twyeh]

No idea, they probably did not have the right springs at the time/growing pains.