parker hale
 

I picked up a parker hale rifle in .243 from a woman that her husband had past alway It was still in the box it came in I payed 400.00 for it.then it was range time was I suprised at a 100 yards it shot .5 I had to do it twice to make sure. At 200 yards it shot .8 . ? do all parker hale rifle shot this way or did I get a good one. ? there is no markings on the barrel or any place else just the parker hale name it has a gold trigger and a 24 inch barrel any help and what would its $ thanks

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Renfrowridge,
Does it have any model number markings? I'm thinking it's a model 1000, but the gold trigger is throwing me off. Does it look like this?

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no it has a rose wood piston cap and a rose wood incap,it also has a parker hale recoil pad. I have it apart under the barrel is stamped 19000 p.s.i and the royal crown on it.I was thinking maybe the model 1200 but not sure?

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RENFRORIDGE,
I'll do some more checking. At any rate it's a british made rifle based on the 98 Mauser action. Not surprised it's a shooter. I'll get right back to ya.

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renfroridge,
how about this one?

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That what it looks like. Any think you can tell me about this gun wood help thanks alot

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RENFRORIDGE,
Well, it's British made. Based on a 98 mauser action. the specific model is a 1200 Super. It's retail value is between 1000 and 1100 dollars new. I've seen them on gunsamerica and gunbroker go for between 500-1000 depending on condition. Sounds like you made a great purchase and if it shoots like you say, I'd hang on to it. Hope this helped.

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Thanks alot and it does shoot that way. shoots better than the shooter and it will go no where know, I think I will make it my new deer rifle and yo's and maybe a few ground hogs to thanks alot swampman

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it looks similar to my dads .243


his says its stamped firearms Co. Alpine, made in england, international Dist miami FL., 243win
19 tone per square in. it seems like the same gun. maybe just a sister company?
if it is he got a great deal he has had it for 30 years and he paid $60 for it, he bought it off a friend that needed rent money.

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Hello ridge...got a nickname?? It's a PH super Safari. You better go and give that woman about 400 more to clear your heavenly path. What's the SN? I suspect 4 digits? PH is world famous for there barrels and it's not suprising that it shoots this good. http://www.parker-hale.com/about.htm
Here you will find all the history/ info on PH. you have a truly great nearly hand made treasure there. What scope and mounts are on it?? In new condition with box....1500 easy. OBTW...Many of the late 60's PH's had the gold trigger. Regards, Rick.

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48thguns,
The rifle he identified as his is a 1200 super. There are several on sale right now on gunsamerica for 495-949 including the scope. the 949 one is the one in the picture. I'm sure of my information and even checked the PH site for pricing. I haven't seen one with a gold trigger, but I've never handled a 60's vintage.

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The s#7105 I put Leupold base and rings with a Burris 3-10-50 L.R.S. I think I will go see what else she has for sale

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I think I would too. BY the way, congrats on a fine rifle. You need to post that one in the best gun purchase post. What a deal!

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when I was in Germany, early 70's the Parker Hales sold in the Rod & Gun club's were always a source of trouble... many were returned soon after purchase for a variety of reasons... it wasn't long after they quit carrying them... don't know if this was a bad batch of poor quality control guns or what... never was impressed by any of the ones I had any experience with... never were exceptionally accurate, poor bedding, had several where the bolt handles broke loose... good luck with yours...

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Hello rockfish. Unfortunately, PH started the cheapening process in the early 70's. the older ones had a steel floorplate which was switched to cast alloy....and on and on. Our R&G at patch was still carring them in the late 70's. This rifle is surely a mid to late 60's version with the really fine barrels, gold trigger upgraded French Walnut stock, skip line checkering, upgraded blueing and fancy little ivory diamond. I wished Rigde would post the SN. If it is NIB it's a real collectors piece. It's like comparing a newer Sako with the 60's Bofors models. Back in the 60's, PH developed a barrel manufacturing process that everone copied. Very accurate rifles. Once the cheapening process started....down they went. Sako may be on the brink. regards, Rick.

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I did, but here it is again s#7105

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I have 2 parker-hales. Picked up the first one in germany in the early seventies never had any problems with it. Have killed alot of deer with it.
It was the model 1200 in 308. A few years ago I found one at a local gun shop in 25-06 in excellent condition for $350.00.

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I had a parker hale 1200 super chambered in 308 win and sold it after last hunting season to my hunting partner and im very sorry that i did, i loved that gun and it would shoot .5-1 groups allday long. heres a pic of my buck i got with it this year

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nice buck!!!

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Hi!! I dug my super out of the safe and it's SN is S-02709. Made in 1968 or so....your 4 digit rifle likely was made earlier. I have a friend in GB who will be able to clear this up when he returns from vacation.....you have a fine collectable that's for sure. Regards, Rick
will post more as the mystery unfolds! need pics!!!

My PH 300 wmag need info
 

I have found my father's old PH that he had sold years ago and I have purchased it back but I have minimal info on it .
Just wondering what's out there for info on these PH.
Thanks

Parker Hale 243
 

I have this same rifle. Number stamped on the action is 5 digits. Can anyone help me with dating it? Dad bought me this as a kid, it's killed a few whitetail and a sizeable portion of the woodchucks in Western PA. Favorite in my whole collection.