mauser 98 bolt catch wont close

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when I push the bolt forward the bolt release sticks out. is this normal on some guns is there a way to fix it?

 
Not normal. I've never seen that on any of the numerous M98's I own or have owned. Not sure what's going on there. I'm assuming it's on a m/m k98k of some sort? Maybe try another bolt stop/ejector assy?
 
It's possible the ejector spring is broken inside the bolt stop. I'd remove it from the rifle, clean any grease or debris out of it, and inspect. Likely it's just a broken spring or heavily fouled mechanism.
 
I have seen this where someone switched stocks and the wood made contact with the bolt release. Any contact with the stock?
 
a decocked bolt could not be installed and closed.

I would do as claven suggested, remove the ejector box, and look for debris, and clean and oil.
 
Broken spring makes the most sense. It will close fully when you pull the bolt back because the bolt would pull on the stop causing it to pivot on the screw. Normally spring tension would hold it against the receiver.

Let us know what you find.
 
CanadianAR said:
a decocked bolt could not be installed and closed.

I would do as claven suggested, remove the ejector box, and look for debris, and clean and oil.
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This is true. I stand corrected, I didn't even notice that the bolt was all the way in, was waiting in traffic while I made that post. I just got a quick glimpse hehe
 
took it off cleaned it and every thing still the same. I checked the bolt stop on another gun and it is way tight. this messed up one has almost no tension on it. the spring is for sure no good. I will just buy a replacement.
 
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