I don't believe this was a common practice Luke, but I agree with your reasoning and it seems to be a practical "enhancement" for a shooter...
I can't see a structural problem iwht a hole this small in the area where it is located. It looks like it would make the firing pin recess in the breechbolt easier to clean as well.
Just my $0.02
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