NIB Parker Hale 1200 Super

[JJessup]

Found this rifle at the local dealer. I thought I'd share even though I get it's not a super collectible piece. But since I'm in my 30's it's something really cool to me...

 

[DGY]

I’m in my 50’s and it is pretty cool to me too!
Nice find m, especially if it was a good price!

 

[Hmatt]

What calibre is it ? I’d love one of those in .270

 

[JJessup]

This example is in 30-06....270 would be really cool ! Price was on par with just a new rifle or even cheaper. The only negative thing about it is that the recoil pad has not survived as well as the rest of the rifle.

 

[bush1]

This example is in 30-06....270 would be really cool ! Price was on par with just a new rifle or even cheaper. The only negative thing about it is that the recoil pad has not survived as well as the rest of the rifle.

Ya, the recoil pad on those rifles turns hard and crumbly after 40 - 50 years unfortunately. I bought the same rifle new in 73 at the rod & gun club in Baden in 303 and my recoil pad went the same way.

 

[dan belisle]

Recoil pads are a wear item, and easily replaced. Nice rifle. - dan

 

[m1008]

Ya, the recoil pad on those rifles turns hard and crumbly after 40 - 50 years unfortunately. I bought the same rifle new in 73 at the rod & gun club in Baden in 303 and my recoil pad went the same way.

You didn’t buy the same rile

 

[bush1]

You didn’t buy the same rile

Ok, wise guy, it wasn’t exactly the same as it was a Parker Hale Custom made from a No4 LE but it was in exactly the same stock with exactly the same recoil pad and that was the point of my post if you would have realized that by reading the post.

 

[rombat]

Bought one of these, 1200C, in 1981. It was chambered in .300 Win. Mag. A wholesaler was clearing them out, I paid $299. Later I sold it to a workmate and now he will not sell it back to me, can't say as I blame him.

 

[bush1]

Bought one of these, 1200C, in 1981. It was chambered in .300 Win. Mag. A wholesaler was clearing them out, I paid $299. Later I sold it to a workmate and now he will not sell it back to me, can't say as I blame him.

I hear you, I sold mine as well many moons ago and he won’t sell it back as well. I’ve since bought one pretty much exactly the same but I would have referred my original. Can’t remember what I paid for it but thinking it wasn’t much more than $200.

 

[JJessup]

So going by Google there are some marks that point out a date of 1972 for this rifle. The trigger needs some serious attention, it was seized. I soaked some oil into it and is sort of working now but very sensitive, not safe so I'm assuming it's not working correctly. I doubt it left the factory like that.

 

[dan belisle]

Take the gun out of the stock and spray the trigger with brake cleaner and work it. Once it is working properly (we hope there is no mechanical issues), very, very light lubrication on the pivot points. They are a decent trigger. - dan

 

[blazinbilly]

If removing from stock the clip model has a 3rd screw under the trigger guard. The clip release has to be removed.

 

[Falconflyer]

I've had 3 or 4 of these rifles and have know several other guys who have owned them and I've always considered them to be a "sleeper", they were not expensive rifles and not really popular but they all seem to shoot fairly well for what they are.

 

[JJessup]

I'll take the rifle back apart and do some more servicing on the trigger I doubt there is any mechanical issues probably just hardened up grease from sitting.

 

[Falconflyer]

So going by Google there are some marks that point out a date of 1972 for this rifle. The trigger needs some serious attention, it was seized. I soaked some oil into it and is sort of working now but very sensitive, not safe so I'm assuming it's not working correctly. I doubt it left the factory like that.

These triggers are pinned at the front only so the rear of the trigger housing is held in place by sitting against the stock with the rear tang screw tightening the two together. I've seen more than one of these rifles where the wood has shrunk away allowing the trigger to pivot on the front pin slightly so the sear can slip out from under the cocking piece and letting the striker fall. Usually a shim between the stock and the rear of the trigger housing will tighten things up again.

 

[JJessup]

Right on that makes alot sense!