You should be able to depress that spring loaded rod by pushing it against a solid surface.
If it is absolutely impossible to depress it the gun likely needs a good cleaning because old hardened grease and crud can be a problem.
Do NOT use the forend to force it - you might break the forend in half.... use a stationary solid object to push the rod against.
Brian Dudley may have some suggestions.
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