M4 Bolt Face Question

[Plinkingaway]

I just got a Benelli m4, and while cleaning it for the first time I noticed some small scratches on the bolt face. They’re pretty small, but big enough to catch a fingernail on if I try. 
I’m just wondering if I should be concerned about this in any way. 
Any help is appreciated, thanks!

[Evolution]

 

Probably nothing but some good pics would help a lot in diagnosing. Doing a search here will show that fairly recently some others who have had the same inquiry as you and posted up some pics were advised in most cases IIRC, that it's normal left over machining marks on the bolt face and no concern needed.

Edited December 28, 2023 by Evolution

[Plinkingaway]

[Plinkingaway]

Hopefully the photos are good enough to get a good look at it. I read the previous post, and it seems like I might just be overthinking this. 
Thanks for the help!

[StrangerDanger]

Certainly not the best looking bolt I've seen, but it shouldn't cause you any functional problems.

[Plinkingaway]

3 minutes ago, StrangerDanger said:

Certainly not the best looking bolt I've seen, but it shouldn't cause you any functional problems.

I guess I’ll just have to take it out and try it. 
It doesn’t quite meet my expectations of Benelli, but as long as it functions the way it’s supposed to I’ll get over it. 
Cheers

[StrangerDanger]

If it causes problems, Benelli will fix it for you, but just cosmetics, they probably won't do anything. You could try running it by their customer service.

[Plinkingaway]

6 hours ago, StrangerDanger said:

If it causes problems, Benelli will fix it for you, but just cosmetics, they probably won't do anything. You could try running it by their customer service.

Unfortunately I’m in Canada which makes the whole customer service thing a bit of a nightmare. 

[Evolution]

IMO, it just looks like yet another example of how the finish work at Benelli has slipped in the last few years. There are multiple posts on this board from people who have issues just like yours and other things too.

I would not worry about it as it will not affect functioning or strength or safety, it's just sloppy finish work IMO.

I suppose they just don't care to take the time to make the bolt face mirror smooth like they used to. Another corner cut at the expense of cosmetics. Too bad, and should not be that way in a high end firearm.

Edited December 30, 2023 by Evolution

[Plinkingaway]

35 minutes ago, Evolution said:

IMO, it just looks like yet another example of how the finish work at Benelli has slipped in the last few years. There are multiple posts on this board from people who have issues just like yours and other things too.

I would not worry about it as it will not affect functioning or strength or safety, it's just sloppy finish work IMO.

I suppose they just don't care to take the time to make the bolt face mirror smooth like they used to. Another corner cut at the expense of cosmetics. Too bad, and should not be that way in a high end firearm.

I won’t worry about it then. 
Thanks for the help!