I recently picked up a very early Safari in .270. It was built by PH around surplus M98 action, not a Santa Barbara. It's in VG to EXC condition. I paid 375.00, and I know I got a deal.
There was a stunning early Safari at the Calgary show in April. Early action, in .308 Norma.....it looked unfired to me. Price was 650.00, and it didn't sell. It was as new, I don't think it had ever had a scope on it.
The other Parker Hales at the show were priced from 550 up, and I am very sure few sold. At the end of the day, I walked by the the tables that had them and they were all just sitting there.
300.00 sounds too cheap to me, I would ask 425-450 is it's in nice shape. 400.00 would be a good deal in the end for all.......