Mark on bolt locking lug

[mrathh]

This mark appeared on my bolt locking lug today. Is this anything to worry about? Rifle is 30-06 tikka t3.

Actually it's not. I took it to the store from which I bought it. Turns out it is a design tool mark and is on all Tikkas. We had some laughs at my expense!

 

[CaptTripps]

Its a proof mark. I don't know enough about the indvidual stamp to say anything about it tho. I'm guessing this is the first time you've noticed it. Its a lion wearing a crown.

 

[rcmodel]

If you look at it from the left of the picture, (Or rotate the picture 90 degrees counter clockwise so it is standing up) it is very clearly a Crowned Lion stamp.
Which is the Finnish definitive final proof mark for smokeless powder firearms.

Fogadaboudtit!
It's supposed to be there.
And it was always there!

rc

 

[mrathh]

I feel dumb!

 

[Gtscotty]

There was also a little sheet that came in your box that should explain the significance of the stamp. Oh well, live and learn, how does your rifle shoot?

 

[Fremmer]

That's a factory defect. Send it back and demand an immediate replacement!!!

 

[eastbank]

send it to me and i will proof test it for 10 years or so, just to make sure its safe to use. eastbank.

 

[Fremmer]

Don't feel dumb, OP. you should observe my education here about ordering browning parts from browning and fire-formed brass, among other stuff others here have taught me.

Let us know how she shoots!