Parker Hale A29 mount with unknown rail on my PH Custom No 4 - knowledge needed.

[Northern308]

G'day all, If anyone in the world can help me it is the people on this site (many have in my last concern). I have a Parker Hale A29 mount with unknown rail on my PH Custom No4 and the PH rings don't fit. Can someone identify the unmarked rail? Thanks, Bruce

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Looks as though Weaver rings would fit…. The non-aligned screw hole make it look as though a generic length of Weaver rail has been screwed to the side Mount…

 

[User00040]

Frankly, I'd ditch it.

As @LeftHandGuy says, it looks like someone's Bubba/bodge job at mounting a Weaver rail onto a pre-existing parker hale base.

As with any 'gunsmithing', glue and screw works fine, until it doesn't!

Unfortunately, it looks like you have a receiver which does not have the same dimensions as a 'standard' Enfield Mk4, otherwise I'd say take a look at these guys: Lee-Enfield NDT (No Drill-Tap) Scope Mount for No4 and No5 G2

Still be bloody ugly though!

 

[Klenchblaize]

Does one of your PH rings have a recoil lug protruding from the bottom?

K

 

[Northern308]

Yes it does but the dovetail is no match.

 

[Northern308]

In this image the rings are balanced on top of the rail.

 

[Northern308]

Does anyone have the part number of the correct PH rail to suit the A29 base?

 

[reiver]

Does anyone have the part number of the correct PH rail to suit the A29 base?

I might have a PH rail somewhere if I can find it ? I will try and look later as since I moved I don’t know where everything is

 

[Klenchblaize]

K

 

[Fosbery Holster]

Along with your Parker Hale A29 mount you should have the Parker Hale BA-24 scope rail, if you remove the rail that’s already on your mount there should be only two holes in your mount they are the holes that you screw the BA-24 scope rail to. Then your scope rings should fit.

Before l post my reply take a look at photo above.....they are correct........thanks Klenchblaize.

 

[Northern308]

Klench, I've just fallen in love. Please dig it out and we'll chat. Thanks, Bruce

 

[Northern308]

Sorry Klench, I meant to thanks and hope reiver has the parts. Unless you want to part with them?

 

[Klenchblaize]

But don't forget once you have the correct and somewhat sleeker rail you don't have to use the clunky PH rings:

The Daptar bases will snug-up super-securely compared with a PH ring but as you can see quality does not come cheap.

K

 

[LeftHandGuy]

Just my opinion and all that, but my first thought would be to take that bit of Weaver rail off and check that the base hasn’t been buggered about with too much…

If it seems OK, then great, if not, try and replace the whole thing. The A29 Mount itself is available from Numrich for the princely sum of $6 Scope Mount Block, 2 Piece, #29 - Manufactured by Parker Hale w/o Screws |

 

[Twodogs]

Slightly different solution, this time on a PH No1 Custom. Not original and not elegant but does the job and accepts a greater range of mounts.

 

[Northern308]

Thanks for the information but I like to keep everything Parker Hale and period correct. It may not be the best but 'old' suits me.

 

[Twodogs]

Emma Rifles (no connection) have a collection of various Parker Hale mounts/bases including BA24 bases, might be worth a look.
Regards

 

[Fosbery Holster]

With regards to my earlier post.....not quite sure I’ve given you the correct part number.......make sure you do your homework to find the correct part for your base.

 

[User00040]

But don't forget once you have the correct and somewhat sleeker rail you don't have to use the clunky PH rings:
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The Daptar bases will snug-up super-securely compared with a PH ring but as you can see quality does not come cheap.

K

At that price I'd run Picatinny and Spuhr.

The ability to guarantee your scope won't be crimped and reticle is level is invaluable.

 

[User00040]

Emma Rifles (no connection) have a collection of various Parker Hale mounts/bases including BA24 bases, might be worth a look.
Regards

At his prices, I'd buy another rifle...