Parker Hale Saffari Deluxe 30-06

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Hi everyone
I'm new to CGN or at least read more than I like to put to ink myself. I have just bought a P H Safari Super because I liked the looks of it ! I wanted a 30-06 for moose and deer. I have a 308 browning lever and it makes me hold it hard to shoot straight. I have used a Rem 700 of a friend and liked it but he wont part with it. The Question is now that I own it will it shoot straight ?
What is the over all opinion of this rifle.
 
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you should have asked this question before you bought the rifle .as for the Parker hale if it is a Deluxe it should have the adjustable trigger which is a good thing it is likely a clip version they do inherently have feeding issues as far as a commercial Mauser they are fine one more thing they tend to crack in the pistol grip tang area ,for my money I would have looked for a 10-30 yr.old 700
 
hi redneckeh I am new here as well. If you parker hale does not have a detachable mag then based on my experience with parker hales you should have a reliable accurate rifle. this should be a commercial m98 mauser variant and in my opinion the mauser system is the best action for a hunting rifle.
 
If you want to know the year of manufacture of your rifle, post a clear picture of the proof marks wich usually are under the barrel, in front of the receiver ring - like this below;

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This rifle is a top feed, not a detachable mag. The forstock has a 2 1/2 " piece of rosewood and a cap on the hand grip is also rosewood. The bluing is very good but the stock needs refinnishing. The under side of the barrel says .30/06 2-494" under that is18 Tons per and a square with " afterThe marks are DXB above the X apears to be a 4.1 ans a P below it. It would have been easier to put up a pic but I don't know how yet.
Thanks
 
18 tons is the proofmark. Magnum caliber usually are marked 19.5 Tons per Square foot.
The 2.494" is the chambering case lenght.
Now, regarding the viewer's mark; C (crossed swords) B would be 1977 - or 1953, depending on configuration. But the '75 to '84 era marks are in a cercle... Since these rifles were not made yet in 1953, your rifle is likeley a 1977 (this year can also show "B X C" ).
Look at mine above; T (crossed swords) B and below the number "2", wich is the "private viewer" individual stamp. "T" is the year (1968) and "B" is Birmingham proofhouse.

Pictures would have been really helpful, to determine the year, the correct model (i am guessing for a 1200 Super Safari) and rifle condition for pricing.
 
The second big game rifle I had was a 1200 Super Safari in 308 Norma Magnum. No complaints. It shot well but I traded it off when I got the opportunity to get the same calibre in a Schultz & Larsen.

A quick check in a fairly recent copy of the Blue Book of Gun Values lists the value of between $540.oo for one in 100% to $260.oo for one at 60%.
 
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