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I bought a Midland model 2100 in 270win yesterday and was just wondering what the value is? It is in rough shape, blueing is worn in most places, stock has a few scratches, came with a cheap 4 power RUKO scope and sling. So, I didn't pay much and it shot great yesterday. Just curious... Thankyou
 
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I bought a Midland model 2100 in 270win yesterday and was just wondering what the value is? It is in rough shape, blueing is worn in most places, stock has a few scratches, came with a cheap 4 power RUKO scope and sling. So, I didn't pay much and it shot great yesterday. Just curious... Thankyou
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I think they came out as a lower priced, Mauser action rifle, distributed by Ruko.
That scope by the way is not Ruko built, but just distributed by them. I think the rifles marked "Midland," came out in the later 1950s or early 60s. Some of those cheap Japanese built scopes from that time with no name, were actually pretty good.
And by cheap, I mean when a Weaver K4 or a Bushnell Scopechief retailed for about $55, one of these no namers retailed for $15 to $18.
I recently acquired a 2 groove "sporterized" Lee Enfield, with the best Weaver mount I have ever seen for a Lee Enfield, and in it one of these ancient, cheap 4x scopes. In twice at the range, it held the shots in 2 inch groups at 100 metres and the scope seemed to adjust OK.
 
Cool, I paid $250 total...and it came with a leather sling. It had small portions of rust on it, but that came off fine when I got home, and the barrel really needed a cleaning, and this weekend it shot 3/4 of an inch at 50yards...3 round group...100yard was to busy to try this weekend...it has as you may or may not know back up irons...and there was grit and dirt pretty much everywhere, with tad bits of orange rust, that all came off without a problem...I am happy with it for what I paid and look forward to seeing what I can ring out of it for accuracy, it's a 270win, and I look forward to taking Coyotes at long range over the winter. When the bolt is full pulled to the rear it is very loose, but other than that, the trigger is perfect...
 
ok thanks, I didn't know that about the bolt. Any more information on this rifle would very much be appreciated????????
Also, it says "Made in England" which I thought is pretty cool. I read on "wikipedia" that Parker Hale bought out "Midland" at the end of WW2 and than in the 90's "Midland" bought out Parkerhale...So hence why I call it a Parker&Hale/Midland....it does say "Midland model 2100" on the rifle.
Anyway anymore information, much appreciated, thankyou Shooters
 
The Midland was an economy rifle assembled from assorted parts by Parker Hale. The cast receiver uses a slightly modified commercial 98 Mauser type barrel, is configured to fit 98 Mauser inletting in the Italian Sile brand stock, and uses a slightly modified military surplus M1903A3 bolt assembly. The trigger guard is one of the diecastings PH used on their Mausers, the trigger is a PH 98 Mauser unit with a different sear.
You paid about what it is worth.
 
Midland was an economy version of Parker Hale. The action is a commercial mauser 98 and parts may or may not interchange with other 98's as PH had a nasty habit of changing screw spacings. I recently sold one in 30-06 and my dad has a 270. They are above average in terms of accuracy but lack the nicer fit and finish of a higher end PH. I'd actually jump at the chance to pick another up in 270. Oh yeah, they're pretty light and kick like a mule. ;)
 
The Midland doesn't use a commercial 98 Mauser action. The action is a purpose built hybrid that makes use of the least expensive parts PH could source. Only the receiver casting is original, everything else was already available.
The ejector system is a particular weak point.
The Spanish barrels do generally shot quite accurately, as they do on the PH 1100/1200 series.
In the event of a casehead failure, a Midland would not be a good choice to have in front of your face. Of course, catastrophic case failures are pretty rare.
 
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Yeah, that is a characteristic of all Mausers. I have seen more than a few guys in gun shops at the used gun rack trying to tell the salesperson that that Brno ZG47 or Browning FN is "wore right out".
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Bolt slop is especially true of the Midland 2100 rifles. They were built that way. Even sloppier than the average 98 mauser, but still work fine.

The rifle is a 98-type mauser receiver with a springfield type bolt, assembled by Parker Hale but because it was a economy (cheap) model they didn't want their name on it. Most of these rifles were sold in Canada in the 1970s and 80s. There seemed to be quite a few lemons turned up, but some of them have stood up well. Firing pin springs were especially prone to failure, and there were some bedding and accuracy issues with some of them. Chances are if yours is still working Ok you got one of the good ones.

I'd say you payed about what it is worth.
 
wow, lol, I appreciate it guys, thankyou.....I look forward to taking it out to the range this weekend and seeing how it shoots at 100yds, and I may get out to some private land and take it out to 400m and really see how it shoots, weather pending in good old AB. Ok thankyou, that's more than I could of asked for, for information, much appreciated!
------------Thanks Shooters------
--------More info if any, anyone feel free........
Cash prize for guessing, well, I'll give you more feed back on how it shoots this weekend and post it on here!
 
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