Tikka T3 Serial Numbers4/19/2021
C prefix 7 Mags are commemorative models with upgraded features.All Tikka rifles are engineered and manufactured by Sako, in Finland.Every Tikka rifle has to go through accuracy testing to prove the rifle can perform under 1 M.O.A accuracy prior to being sold anywhere.
![]() Giugiaro of Italy, approx. Buttplate and cheekpiece, detachable 5 shot mag., stippled pistol grip and forend, 9 lbs. TIKKA RIFLES: BOLT ACTION In 2016, Tikka made significant upgrades to the T3 line of models and created the T3x Series. New featuresupgrades included an improved grip, new modular stock with wide forend, new recoil pad, stock noise reduction, metallic bolt shroud, improved rail attachment, and redesigned ejection port. About 3,000 rifles sold under the Tikka name have been recalled following operational failures, but a small number of guns sold in the American market remain in the hands of consumers who may not have heard about this recall affecting some rifles manufactured circa 2003-2004. Tikka T3 S Serial Number To FindConsumers are urged to contact the Tikka Recall Center at 800-503-8869 with their rifles serial number to find out if their firearm is part of the recall. Sako serial numbers 1949- In progress Background and history of the Sako commercial rifle: The first civilian rifle bearing the Sako name was the L42 Luodikko rifle model 1942, chambered for the 7x33mm Sako cartridge, prototyped in 1942, and commercial production started after WWII as model number L46. Sako developed the 7x33 cartridge based on the 9x19 pistol cartridge, by making a longer case and necking the case down to 7mm calibre (7.21mm bullet diameter). This cartridge was designed for and well suited to Capercaille and black grouse hunting, a popular sport in Finland, Sweden and Norway. ![]() The L461 has been very popular in Finland and Sweden, especially chambered for the.222 Remington cartridge. ![]() In 1957, Sako developed a longer action, the L57, subsequently renamed L579 Forester in 1959. This is a medium action was designed for the.308 and.243 Winchester cartridges. In 1961, Sako introduced the L61R Finnbear for the long cartridges like the.30-06,.270 and similar. For a short while, Sako produced a clip fed lever-action gun, the Sako Finnwolf(VL63) chambered in.243 and.308 Winchester. There were 3 versions of the L61R and L579 models, the sporter, a deluxe model and a full stock Mannlicher version. From 1972 until 1983 Sako made several small bores, the L46, P54, P72, P75, M78 and P94. These were offered in various chamberings, stocks including a mannlicher and various finishes. There is very sketchy information on these fine collectibles. This list has been compiled from the original MSN Sako Collectors Club(now defunct) owners provided original hangtags or similar documentation. The list starts with L46, 22 Hornet, SN 5074 and ends with several Garcia imports in the 70s and a few Stoeger imports to the early 80s. Rifles made with left over L57 parts M74 Super made between 1974 until 1977 Last documented Bofors marked barrel sometime in 1968.
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