Got a new Parker Hale rifle - how old is it? What model is it?

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I just acquired a Parker Hale .308 winchester. It is of course walnut, with rosewood tip and rosewood grip cap. It has nice cut checkering and a 23 inch barrel. It has a gold colored trigger, and a removable clip (with a spare).
The serial number is R 58103 and it has small proof marks on reciever and barrel that have a crown over the letters BNP.
The bluing is near perfect (99%) and the wood is excellent with just a few marks and light scratches. The bore is absolutely perfect. It has a raised cheek piece on the stock. Does anyone have any idea how old this rifle is?
What an approximate value is? I cant seem to find out how to upload pictures of it. Any help with that would be great also.
Thanks to all my gunnutz brothers for any help you can give me. :):dancingbanana:
 
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Detachable magazine in 308 with the gold colored trigger, probably late 60s early 70s. Worth $300 to 500 depending on condition and caliber, yours sounds like a 400-450 rifle. Would most likely be a Spanish produced Mauser style action, built by PH. There is a sticky in the photo section that explains how to upload pictures. - dan
 
Please keep the answers coming, I would like any tidbits any members have to add. Including maybe the differences between the 1000 ,1100, 1200 models and safari's etc. Any distinguishing features that any of you know about the different models would be helpful also. And any timelines of manufacture too. Thanks again in advance
 
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You need to remove the stock and look for a pair of crossed lances or a circle under the barrel with two letters, one on the left end one on the right. You will probably need a magnifying glass to see the letters clearly. Let me know the letters and I will be able to tell you what year your Parker Hale was made.
Regards,
Mat
 
Big Banger said:
You need to remove the stock and look for a pair of crossed lances or a circle under the barrel with two letters, one on the left end one on the right. You will probably need a magnifying glass to see the letters clearly. Let me know the letters and I will be able to tell you what year your Parker Hale was made.
Regards,
Mat
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Does he know about the small screw under the mag release lever that goes into the action? I have seen many people destroy parts as they were unaware of it's presence.
 
Thanks guys for all your responses, I will take her apart tonight when I get off work and look for other markings. I appreciate all your help. I am in love with this gun. I cant wait to go shooting this weekend.
 
Parker-Hale Mike said:
Does he know about the small screw under the mag release lever that goes into the action? I have seen many people destroy parts as they were unaware of it's presence.
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X2 on this tidbit. I asked one of the old-timers at the gun club and he told me about it before I damaged it. There are 3 screws that hold the receiver to the stock. The 3rd one is under the mag release lever. You need to remove the pin and the mag release lever, watch for the spring under the lever.
 
Hi Sarge, I can't seem to find how to post pics on this. One person earlier said that there is a sticky in the photo section that explains how to do this, but I dont know where the "photo" section is, so that is of little use to me.
Any help in telling me exactly how to upload pics on this site will be great.
On the bottom of the page when I log in it says that I may NOT post attachments. Is this because I am a relatively new member to gun nutz?
Do I have to seek permission from a moderator before posting pics?
I would love to put this gun on the site for all to see.
 
Thanks for the reply about posting pics. I will definately do it in the next 12-24 hours. But I first must ask a semi-gunsmithing question. I have hit a brick wall in removing the action from the stock. I have tried everything with my limited tools to remove the pin from the magazine release button so I could access the third screw holding the action to the stock.
I CAN'T GET THE LITTLE PIN OUT OF THE TRIGGER HOUSING.
Could someone tell me the correct way and the correct tool I need to do this?
I am sure that I am not using the correct tool (nor do I probably own such a tool like a punch)
This way, I can go to Canadian Tire or somewhere tomorrow and buy the correct tool to do the job. I dont want to use the wrong tool and break something, then spend 2 months or longer looking for rare spare parts.
So once again I am gonna bug you guys for some help. I love this gun and dont want to break anything with my semi-clumsy hands.
If I could just get a step by step of the tools needed and the correct way to pop the pin out, I would be very grateful. This site is great, especially for someone like me in a remote town like Yellowknife, NWT. Its not like I have multiple gunsmiths I can pop in to visit, (or even one!!!)
AGAIN------ THANK YOU ALL FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I hope this works. These are a couple of pics of the Parker-Hale I just got.
The front sight is off, but I have it. I just wont bother to put it on, as I am gonna scope it this weekend and sight her in.
 
sgt.rock said:
Thanks for the reply about posting pics. I will definately do it in the next 12-24 hours. But I first must ask a semi-gunsmithing question. I have hit a brick wall in removing the action from the stock. I have tried everything with my limited tools to remove the pin from the magazine release button so I could access the third screw holding the action to the stock.
I CAN'T GET THE LITTLE PIN OUT OF THE TRIGGER HOUSING.
Could someone tell me the correct way and the correct tool I need to do this?
I am sure that I am not using the correct tool (nor do I probably own such a tool like a punch)
This way, I can go to Canadian Tire or somewhere tomorrow and buy the correct tool to do the job. I dont want to use the wrong tool and break something, then spend 2 months or longer looking for rare spare parts.
So once again I am gonna bug you guys for some help. I love this gun and dont want to break anything with my semi-clumsy hands.
If I could just get a step by step of the tools needed and the correct way to pop the pin out, I would be very grateful. This site is great, especially for someone like me in a remote town like Yellowknife, NWT. Its not like I have multiple gunsmiths I can pop in to visit, (or even one!!!)
AGAIN------ THANK YOU ALL FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE ME!!!!!!!!!!
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A correct size punch and some light tapping should get it out. Mine pops out with a little pressure with an Awl, then I use pliers to wiggle it the rest of the way out.

Once you get it loose watch out for that little spring.

I have the same gun in 3006. I have made up a bunch of reloads to try out the gun once the snow melts and the range opens. If you ever want to get rid of that rear flip up sight I'll give you a few bucks for it. I have the front sight but not the rear. I'll let you know how mine works out in a few weeks.
 
I finally got the rifle apart, as I went to Canadian Tire and several other places and NO ONE had a punch small enough for the trigger roll pin. So I ended up making one myself with a nail and a grinder. It actually worked perfectly, so I will keep it for next time.
The barrel/action has what looks like a 2 on the left of the crossed swords and an 8 on the right of the swords. Underneath the swords is a 4.
(mind you the 2 could be a Z and the 8 could be a B) there was a slight bit of rust in the lettering it self and It was just too hard to be sure if they were letters or numbers. But they are definately one of the things I listed, depends on if they used letters or numbers.)
any help on the age of this firearm would be appreciated. Thanks to all for your replies.:)
 
Thanks Banger, I appreciate your help and everyone who replied. The info helped me to not ruin this rifle. She was stripped and given the cleaning she deserved , and now looks pristine. I absolutely love her. I cant wait to get her to the range.
 
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