[RiG]

I have a 1934 Tikka M27. I just took it apart to give it a thorough cleaning. I also wanted to check the receiver's date of manufacture. What I found, I don't understand.

The stamping looks to be a "T" with "9020" under it. Anybody know what this means? I should have taken a pic to post, but I forgot and now I'm here at work, so...Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[7.62x54r]

Most likely it is a Tula from 1902 and the last "0" is actually an "r" which is the Russian abbreviation for year. It reads "902r" with the initial "1" of 1902 left off. The "T" is actually a hammer.

 

[RiG]

Awesome, thanks very much!