Parker Hale models

[Mike1962]

Is there a online resource to identify Parker Hale models?

 

[Ronin]

Steve pages perhaps

There was a guy on here - Kevin (Brit Hunter) who was an absolute oracle on PH

 

[Gameking]

Norman Clark gunsmith ?

I understand he bought the BSA / PH inventory and builds rifles using these old stock parts

 

[enfieldspares]

The best resource is often old Parker Hale catalogues. That or post a picture on here and see if any can help? The very least is that from the proof marks you'll be able to get an idea of its date of proof.

 

[Sinistral]

Is there a online resource to identify Parker Hale models?

Click on the link below.
Your browser should show a print option, and a download symbol so you can save this as a 4Mb PDF. .

https://ia800106.us.archive.org/5/items/parker-hale-sporting-rifles-1979/Parker%20Hale%20Sporting%20Rifles%201979_text.pdf

 

[HonestJohn]

What do you need to know ?

 

[VSS]

Is there a online resource to identify Parker Hale models?

Just post up a photo of the rifle. There's a good chance someone on here will be able to identify it.
(Besides, I'd like to see it! )

 

[HonestJohn]

Most likely a super 1200 on a standard lengthened Mauser 98 Santa Barbara action

 

[Mike1962]

What do you need to know ?

Just interested in what model it is.

 

[angusb1]

Steve pages perhaps

There was a guy on here - Kevin (Brit Hunter) who was an absolute oracle on PH

Shame he left, he's not on any forums any more I don't think. He knew a lot about Parker Hales and BSAs and well as all sorts of other older British rifles and guns

 

[Rake Aboot]

Some proper PH geeks on this site

Get a picture up

 

[John Gryphon]

A couple of mine have "safari" stamped onto them.

 

[Mike1962]

For those asking for pics.

 

[HonestJohn]

1200 super on a standard m98 action.

 

[Mike1962]

1200 super on a standard m98 action.

Brilliant!
Many thanks.

 

[Sinistral]

The 1200 series aren't standard Mauser M98, but Santa Barbara actions which were made in Spain for Parker Hale.

 

[Reddish]

That is a Santa Barbara action (Spanish) made for the civil market (no thumb slot in the receiver).Nothing wrong with those actions though they are a very sound rifle and work just as well as the earlier ones built on surplus military receivers....

 

[Rake Aboot]

What makes that a super , and not a safari ?

 

[HonestJohn]

The 1200 series aren't standard Mauser M98, but Santa Barbara actions which were made in Spain for Parker Hale.

Standard meaning standard length, but magnum length, not a reference to military actions. Yes, SB indeed

 

[HonestJohn]

What makes that a super , and not a safari ?

I think they actually were coined ‘safari super’