Parker hale m82-m87-C3-C3A1 Rifles

[spike223]

Are you sure 01? Unertl scopes did not come with 2 digit serial numbers, not the ones for the USMC, the FBI or the Canadian forces, all were 4 Digit serial numbers and were marked specifically for them.

I don't remember exactely what was the serial set up But everything had the original number that finish with serial number one.And confirmed that they were original since it use to belongs the guy in charge of the program for the CF.......
About 5 min with these rifle before they were put in a Pelican case and shipped to US.If I knew that day that I was going to manipulate such rifles......yes pictures....That was in 2001......

 

[shatthatkilledelvis]

where any of these target/miltary models available in .300 Norma Mag? I've tried doing some research but found no mention of calibre chamberings.

 

[dan belisle]

As far as i know, they came in 308 (7.62x51) only. - dan

 

[shatthatkilledelvis]

As far as i know, they came in 308 (7.62x51) only. - dan

I'm quite sure you're correct. I hastily posted the question after I got a call from a friend who wanted to know if i was interested in a "strange PH with integral bases" chambered in 308 norma mag.

Turned out to be a milsurp action with bases silver soldered on.

 

[thebigbully]

Doing some babysitting.....

My friend asked me to look after his old C3.
It's custom made with a C-5 barrel, a Mauser 98 action and is chambered in .30-06
Bit of a weird duck but here's some pics,
Enjoy!!!

**It shoots AWESOME!!**

And NO....it's not for sale

 

[billybob]

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[rgg_7]

Very nice project Rob. I really like the fact that you have taken this to the range and shown your results. This is a huge plus in selling a rifle or barrelled action as it's proven...and, I'm certain that in a well bedded stock and developed loads this will prove to be very accurate. Well Done!

Action could stand to have a couple small improvements like 1200 shroud, cocking piece, trigger with side safety and PH scope bases. If you decide to sell you can give the purchaser my PM as I have a correct stock in addition to the parts mentioned.

Great to see these C3 and C3A1 projects on the go!

 

[rgg_7]

Does anybody know if Milarm in Edmonton has a C3 in there display? If so, can somebody get some detail..........serial number, walnut or beech stock, metal finish. Better still post a few pictures. Thanks. Ron

 

[redneck74]

SO I talked to them at milarm and they do have an original C3 in wood in the musem. They person there did not have much for details other than it has been there for 30-40 years. Will go and get info and pics soon as have time to get down there.

 

[Pblatzz]

Is the C3 barrel the same contour as the 1200TX? I see several different contours on ref photos?

Pete

 

[tps50701]

Is the C3 barrel the same contour as the 1200TX? I see several different contours on ref photos?

Pete

Yes - same Parker Hale profile.

Cheers, Carl

 

[Riflechair]

PARKER HALE SNIPER RIFLE M-85 MANUAL
Repair Instructions
adobe reader required 8.2 MB

 

[tps50701]

PARKER HALE SNIPER RIFLE M-85 MANUAL
Repair Instructions
adobe reader required 8.2 MB

That was a neat little find! I remember seeing the actual manual when Martinello was still selling to the CF.

Got to handle an M85 as well. Ahh the memories - LOL!

Their racks were the cat's meow and would make me drool to see all the awesome PH stuff!

Thanks for sharing!

Cheers, Carl

 

[delta1]

Carl:
would you happen to have a picture or pictures better yet, of the rings and bases used on the C3 for the Kahles ZF69 scope?
Regards Tim

 

[tps50701]

Carl:
would you happen to have a picture or pictures better yet, of the rings and bases used on the C3 for the Kahles ZF69 scope?
Regards Tim

Hey stranger! LOL!

Where the heck have you been!

No problem.

I'll have to dig into my goodie box - gimmie a couple days!

Cheers, Carl

 

[rgg_7]

Tim,

I emailed you the picture of the metal C3 bases. Most guys are just using the commerical PH bases. They work fine for scope applications and a heck of a lot easier to find!

Ron

 

[delta1]

Carl;
Same old same old, back doing it's thing as usual. Going to start on another Rifle C3 this time. Going to find or build the scope bases first, Then it will be on to the scope and rings. Last will be the barrel and action.

 

[Lee Enfield]

SO I talked to them at milarm and they do have an original C3 in wood in the musem. They person there did not have much for details other than it has been there for 30-40 years. Will go and get info and pics soon as have time to get down there.

It's a 1200, not an actual C3

 

[delta1]

Carl:
About the Kahles ZF69 was or did this scope come to the Commonwealth countries both with and without the rangefinding reticle? If it did do you have an approximate timeline on the years of issue, and the rifles they were used on?
Regards Tim

 

[tps50701]

Carl:
About the Kahles ZF69 was or did this scope come to the Commonwealth countries both with and without the rangefinding reticle? If it did do you have an approximate timeline on the years of issue, and the rifles they were used on?
Regards Tim

Tim,

I can't speak for the Commonwealth, but ours did not have a range finding reticle. Ours was a standard crosshair with thick bars on the bottom 3 bars.

The scope was in use from the early 70's until we rebuilt to the C3A1 in 90-91.

HTH.

All the best, Carl