PARKER HALE - What model is it?

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I have a .308 Parker Hale that has been passed down to me and I can't seem to find the model number on it anywhere. Would anyone know where to look or how I can tell what model it is? The rifle was purchased in the '70's and that is all I know, the gun registration does not say the model, just the brand and caliber. The serial number starts with R355xx. :confused:
 
From what I can remember there is no model number marked on them.
There were 2 models 1100 and 1200 and then there were some variances on those like stock configuration.
A picture would help.

Cheers,
JJ
 
According to my Gun Traders' Guide, the 1200 was made from 1968 on. The 1100 was imported from England starting in 1984. This is an American book, though, and we may have imported the 1100 earlier. According to the specs in the book, the 1200 should have a rosewood forend cap, the 1100 and M81 won't.
 
My 81 Classic had Dark Walnut, rosewood grip cap w/white plastic insert and a straight forearm. Grip had a nice palm swell and the checkering was a more coarse than usual diamond checkering but nothing like the skip line stuff they did on the 1200's. Aside from the safety inletted into the stock and the Williams irons it was a pretty nice rifle.
 
Like this?
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With or without Detachable Magazine?
 
It's similar to the picture as the wood is checkered the same, the butt is the same, the sight on the barrell is the same and the butt plate is the same.

The darker end on the stock forarm is different, mine is all stained the same color and this rifle seems to have a small circle next to the checkered pattern on the stock forarm which mine does not.

mine's a removable clip.
 
HighOutput said:
It's similar to the picture as the wood is checkered the same, the butt is the same, the sight on the barrell is the same and the butt plate is the same.

The darker end on the stock forarm is different, mine is all stained the same color and this rifle seems to have a small circle next to the checkered pattern on the stock forarm which mine does not.

mine's a removable clip.
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Sounds like a 1200C to me.
 
Finaly got the picture up, here it is. Now I want to know what model it is so I can order a new stock for it. My father had his rifle rubbing on an ATV rack on his way back from a hunting trip and ruined the forarm. Some localy offered to fix it with sawdust and glue, but I think I'd rather replace it.

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HighOutput said:
Finaly got the picture up, here it is. Now I want to know what model it is so I can order a new stock for it. My father had his rifle rubbing on an ATV rack on his way back from a hunting trip and ruined the forarm. Some localy offered to fix it with sawdust and glue, but I think I'd rather replace it.

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Looks like a 1200C to me although I've never seena stock like that before on a 1200. Your Dad did a good deed in bashing it up.:D

If you want to use another wood stock you will want to be careful with how they inlet the floor plate. The PH 1200's are different than your usual Mauser since they have the little screw to hold the front of the trigger guard and the larger opening for the Magazine.

If you are after a replacement 1200C OEM stock they should not be hard to find. David Henry had one for awhile in Bentley. I've seen them on the EE here lots before too.
 
I tought it was a different finish from all the ones that I seen. Are the 1200C still a good solid rifle and have they kept there value? Do they have a big recoil? My .308 Browning BLR is bad for recoil, I find. I havn't tried my Winchester Model 70 .300 Win mag, but I expect that one to hurt after a few rounds.
 
Nugget's gun was bought from Russel's for $250 and it was in really good shape but it was later found to have headspace issues or a bulged chamber. Hold their value they will, but they don't bring high dollars in the first place.

He fit an RKS 338 Win Mag barrel to it. Recoil was pretty hefty but tolerable for him. My 81 Classis in 338-06 only felt a little bit lighter recoild wise. They were both good shooters once rebarreled.

I worked with another one in 270 Win and it shot alright. Didn't spend much time developing loads if any and had the typical 1 1/2" groups right away.

They are a good workhorse gun. The clip ones are a bit fussy for feeding. Make some dummy rounds and test them lots!

I have yet to fire a BLR that didn't hurt. Even the 243 of my uncle's was grim from too long a length of pull. Muzzle blast from the short barrel was no better. I hate that gun.

Here is my old 81 Classic for comparrison.
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Big moose! No so use to them here in Labrador, Seen plenty of caribou though!
Thank you guys for all the info on the rifle, I'm hoping to pass it down to my son or in the family someday.
 
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