Parker Hale 1936-7 243 heavy barrel question

BNP means Birmingham Nitro proof. No other stamps so just a 70s-ish rifle. At 10lbs before putting on the scope of it doesn't turn out to be a good shooter it will make a good club or prey bar.
 
The PHs generally shoot very well. The adjustable single stage PH trigger gives a very decent pull.
You might be very pleased with it.
 
MRP said:
BNP means Birmingham Nitro proof. No other stamps so just a 70s-ish rifle. At 10lbs before putting on the scope of it doesn't turn out to be a good shooter it will make a good club or prey bar.
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I've had 1200's with both sporter barrels and heavy barrels, they shot well above their pay grade
 
I have a parts listing - so the PH 1000, 1100 and 1200 all would get exact same part number as replacement part - for everything except the stocks - all three were available with detachable magazine or with hinged floor plate. So, ID today appears to be only about the stock. Discard the original stock and install in a Boyd's or other stock and who knows whether it was 1000, 1100 or 1200 - I think.

Prior to those designations there were also "safari" and "safari super" - not really certain how they fitted into the PH model designation system.
 
MRP said:
Best quality I could get. The recoil pad was dry and crumbling, I'm in the process of making a new one from scratch
It had hard treatment by a previous owner, I'd like to refinish it but the current owner says it gives it character. :(

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Have the same rifle in a different chambering, was essentially new when I got it, my grandfather put a few shells through it and it sat for 50 years until I received it. Theyre excellent rifles, the triggers are very nice as well once adjusted. Mines a keeper for sure, came with a bunch of magazines and a spare stock, although it’s more traditional styled.
 
Baribal said:
You likely have to check under the barrel, close to the action to see the viewer's mark and determine the YOM.
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The bottom picture is under the barrel, there is no other marks anywhere on the barrel, action or in or on the stock or bolt.


Lee Enfield said:
R-39### serial number would date to approx 1975/1976.

All the PH Santa Barbara actions were serial numbered in Spain and PH just used the numbers as given.
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Thanks, that's what I'm finding out.
 
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