Need some help identifying model of Midland/Parker Hale 30-06

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I need some help identifying the model of a rifle I just purchased off my uncle. It has Midland Gun Co. made in England on it and a BNP with a tiny crown near the serial number.

Doing my own research I have found that Midland Gun Co. was purchased by Parker Hale. Judging by pictures I have seen, I have came to the conclusion it is a Model 1200 but I would like some confirmation. I am also looking for scope mounts so I would like to confirm the model before picking some up.













 
Yes, it is a Midland 2100.
It is not a Parker Hale 1200.
The 1200 was a rifle made up generally using a commercial sporting Mauser 98 style action.
The 2100 Midland used a unique action assembled on a cast receiver with a military surplus 1903A3 Springfield bolt, along with a number of already available parts.
At the time both rifles were in production, the 2100 sold for significantly less than the 1200. The 2100 was PH's economy rifle.
 
As stated its a Midland 2100. Scope mounts bases are the same as the Parker Hale 1200. Any bases made for a commercial model 98 mauser action will fit.
 
CanadaBoy said:
As stated its a Midland 2100. Scope mounts bases are the same as the Parker Hale 1200. Any bases made for a commercial model 98 mauser action will fit.
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No, a 2100 does not use the same bases as a PH1200. The 2100 rear receiver bridge is larger in diameter, to clear the Springfield safety lug. PH made bases for these rifles, to accept PH rings. For a time, Weaver made bases, accepting the standard Weaver ring system. The PH1200 uses standard FN sporting Mauser action bases.
PH bases are catch as catch can, and the Weaver bases are no longer listed by Brownells.
The Parker Hale/Midland rifles have been out of production for years.

Did a google search, the Midland uses Weaver bases 71 and 75. The Midland 2600 uses the 71 and 85; the Mauser actionned PH rifles us the standard 45 and 46.
 
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tiriaq said:
No, a 2100 does not use the same bases as a PH1200. The 2100 rear receiver bridge is larger in diameter, to clear the Springfield safety lug. PH made bases for these rifles, to accept PH rings. For a time, Weaver made bases, accepting the standard Weaver ring system. The PH1200 uses standard FN sporting Mauser action bases.
PH bases are catch as catch can, and the Weaver bases are no longer listed by Brownells.
The Parker Hale/Midland rifles have been out of production for years.

Did a google search, the Midland uses Weaver bases 71 and 75. The Midland 2600 uses the 71 and 85; the Mauser actionned PH rifles us the standard 45 and 46.
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Ok so I am looking for weaver 71 and 75?

appreciate all the info guys. any idea what these rifles are worth in decent shape?
 
71 and 75.
Thirty years ago, the Parker Hale sold for about $400; the Midland was $225.
PHs currently seem to sell for $400 - $500. Would the value of the Midland now be in proportion?
 
That was a good buy.
If I was looking for a good scope, and wanted to pay 100 - $150, I would look for a clean, used, brand name scope.
Something like a steel K series Weaver, a Bushnell Scopechief, etc. There are lots of used scopes around that were quality scopes when made, that sell for reasonable prices. I was looking for a scope to put on a Remington 700 .30-06 that I had assembled from odds and ends of salvaged parts. Bought a 4X Scopechief at a gunshow for $50. Shoots really well.
 
Lower priced scope for your rifle, like 100-150 class?
Go single power.
4x is about ideal for a big game hunting rifle.
3x might even be better, but not many choices.
Go used.
Don't be afraid to go back a lot of years.
For this, the world is at your door step, Canadian Gunnutz!
Put a wanted add on the EE for what you want.
I put such an ad on the EE for a Lyman All American, a prestige hunting scope of the 1950s/60s. Got a great one, with another great sounding one I didn't need, well within your price range.
If you are talking to a vendor about a used scope, ask him about the parallax. If a scope goes wonky internally, it nearly always loses its solid parallax. By the same token if the parallax is solid at the ranges it should be, it is usually good internally.

Edited to say, "Tiriaq," when I posted mine, there was yours, already up!
 
Yea I was looking at used scopes. How come a lot of people suggest fixed over multi power? Wouldn't more options be better in a possible short range or long range situations.

Also what weaver rings should I get. Low, mid or high. Just don't want the bolt to interfere with the scope.
 
On a big game rifle, if 3 or 4 power can't do the job, something is wrong. If you only hunt in wide open country, higher power is OK.
Variables are nice, but make the scope more complicated. A cheap variable is a problem waiting to happen.
 
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