Tikka Serial Numbers
If you have a Tikka T3 stainless or a Sako. The serial numbers range from 419140 to 461951. The A7 combines different features from the Sako 85 and the Tikka T3, along with a unique in-line detachable magazine design, and is currently (2010). A RIFLE FOR EVERY CONDITION. All Tikka rifles are engineered and manufactured by Sako, in Finland. We take pride in our products and deliver what we promise.
This is the first year production configuration of the m/27's forend. Notice the 1st pattern nosecap assembly and thinner forearm wood as well as the thin 1st variation rear barrel band assembly. The first m/27's utilized an improved bolt guide system milled into the rear of the receivers. These small slots corresponded to small wings on the bolt connecting bar on the bolt. This feature was found on the initial models through 1933 when it was discontinued.
The small guide wings as found on the m/27 bolts connecting bar from 1927 to 1933. The arrow indicates the wings. The bolt on the right does not have this feature. This slot/wing set up was discontinued due to the difficulty in closing the bolt if the slots became fouled. The three barrel markings found on the m/27 series of rifles. The first marking on the left was the primary arsenal mark used by Tikkakoski from 1927 to 1938. The top right marking is the later Tikkakoksi arsenal marking used on weapons from 1938 to 1943.
The lower markings are that of the State Rifle Factory or VKT. These were used on a small run of m/27's made in 1932 and again in 1935. In 1935 it was determined that the nosecap of the m/27 was poorly designed and was in need of an upgrade if the rifle was to continue in production. Here you can see the rifles early 2 piece noscap on the left.
It's separate plate can be seen in front that protected the tip of the stock and provided support for the cleaning rod. The nosecap/bayonet lug housing is the other piece of the set. It is without any support but for the cross bolt/retaining screw.
The noscap on the right is the improved model of 1935. It utilized two longitudinal reinforcement bars on each side and a solid one piece design with a hole for the cleaning rod to pass through. It was a vast improvement as it added rigidity to the stock and bayonet lug. Around the same time of the noscap redesign it was determined that a heavier stock was needed as well.
This meant that the rear barrel bands would have to be enlarged and strengthened as well. Here you can see the early thin 1st variation band on the lefty and the later replacement for the heavier stock of the improved m/27 on the right. The larger size is clearly evident. Here is a close up of three different m/27 noscap variations.
The top is the original version 1st pattern nosecap. The middle is a 2nd pattern improved noscap design. The bottom rifle is a 1939 dated weapon that is in an improved stock but more than likely was built with parts on hand at a weapons depot due to the time constraints the Winter War had put on production. It is unusual to see the stock relief for the reinforcement bars cut but an early nosecap installed. Here is a full length shot a m/27 built in 1936 that still features the early one piece m/1891 modified stock but sports the newly approved 2nd variation nosecap. This gun was built in this configuration as the order was given that all new production after 1935 was to be with the new nosecap. The heavier stock retrofitting did not get under way until the following year.
The gun also still retains it's rare brass unit stock disc. This particular gun served with the White Guards Regiment. A close up of the disc in the 1936 rifle. The disc reads that the gun was assigned to a machine gun unit- KKK serving in the White Guards Regiment-SVK and was rifle number 12 in that regiment. These discs were ordered removed after the Winter war to avoid identifying the units involved in an area if the weapons were captured. It is quite rare to find one intact today.
Here you can see very clearly how much larger the body of the m/27 stock was made after the 1935 redesigns. Here is a top view of the early 1st variation stock and the later improved heavy version post 1935. Here you can see the full length shot of the late m/27 produced in 1937. The m/27 used 4 different stock variations in regard to the swivel set up and design of the rear portion of the buttstock. 7 full variations can be identified. Here you can see the major variants. The m/27 used 4 different stock variations in regard to the swivel set up and design of the rear portion of the buttstock.
7 full variations can be identified. Here you can see the major variants. The forened of the stock for a ski/bicycle troop rifle and it's sling swivel. Another odd variant in regard to stocks is the wartime emergency use of heavily modified 91-30 stocks on the m/27.
Here is an example of that rare rifle. The rear sights of the m/27 were based upon the Russian Konovalov sight system. The graduations were initially done in arshin's-a Russian imperial measurement based upon the length of the Czar's stride. These sights were modified to meters by milling off the arshin markings and replacing them with markings for meters. The battle sight range was also changed to 200m and new step was created for that.
Close up of the markings modified or removed and restamped. The arshin markings on the sight base was removed and the base then polished smooth and remarked. Another technique was quicker and more efficient but is not commonly seen.
This method was creating a 'window' by milling out the old arshin markings and the new range markings stamped inside. The Finn's also modified the rear sight aperture. On most m/27's the rear sight was milled flat and an improved aperture sighting plate was installed with two screws. This improved the sight picture for the new heavier Finnish front sight and also provided the correct height for the closer battle sight distance of 200m. The m/27 was also used in a telescopically sighted version.
A machine gun scope made by Physica Oy. And designed for the Maxim m/21 machine gun was adopted to the m/27 rifle after long trials. It was not a great success as the scope was not especially well suited for this task and the reticule was very complex to use A view through the scope of the m/27PH.
One can see how difficult this reticule would be to use under combat conditions. A close up of the extremely rare m/27PH. Later on the designation of the rifle was changed to the m/37. This scope was fit to less than 150 rifles and is one of the rarest snipers ever made be it Finnish or other.
Another odd variant is this one of a kind conversion to a trench type magazine that held 20 cartridges. This was an attempt to increase the riflemen's firepower while in a static defensive position. This m/27 cavalry carbine or m/27rv is truly one of the rarest of Finnish serial production. With less than 3000 being produced and less than 300 surviving the war to remain in inventory as serviceable it is rarely if ever encountered today. This rifle served with great distinction with Finnish Cavalry regiments that served as an elite rapid deployment force. The five slings issued to the m/27. From top to bottom: The initial sling issued was brown leather with an oval buckle.
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The second pattern sling was meant to eliminate the leather chaffing problem of the oval shape and a square wire roller buckle sling of three pieces was adopted (the sling is actually third from the top in the photo). To simplify the production the sling was modified to a single strap and a single wire roller buckle (2nd from top). The sling was again changed to a more even more simplified model in the late 1930's with a square steel buckle that was zinc coated and a simple brown leather strap. The final version was made during the Continuation War and was meant to be an all purpose sling for the army's weapons. It is a canvas web sling with the zinc coated buckle again and leather reinforcement points for the metal wire sling hangars if used.
The cleaning kit for the rifle was issued in a small drawstring bag. The kit consisted of a screwdriver with a large and small head for disassembly and adjustment of the rifle. The cleaning rod extension and jag tip both in brass, the bore brush and the rod collar.
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The rods 'T' handle bar was also included and some felt strips for cleaning. The kit was issued with either one or two oil bottles. One for solvent and the other for oil. The wooden muzzle cover rod guide was the final accessory in the kit. A complete cleaning kit is seldom seen as most parts have been scattered or used later on the m/39 rifle.
The wooden covers were either lost, broken or destroyed. The rod with rod collar and handle inserted through the muzzle cover guide. The cleaning jag is in the background attached to the rod extension. The metal oil bottles were produced by either Oy.
Nordquist, Ab. Karlsson Konethdas or Oy. The ammo for the m/27 rifle. Finnish produced at Viipuri in 1928.
The ammo pouch held three stripper clips of 5 rounds each per compartment for a total of 45 rounds A page from the squad leaders handbook on the new m/27 rifle and it's care and operation.
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