Parker hale 303 history book

A real sleeper of a rifle the parker hale bolt action rifle. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. In britain, the leeenfield was commercially sporterized by the parker hale. It is one of the best cleaners for dissolving powder residue and will keep. In 1891 the cartridge was adapted to use smokeless powder. They may well have sold fn actioned rifles and zastava made mark xs at one time or another, but i have a parker hale that was made on a spanish santa barbara mauser action and was sold by, of all people, j. Parker hale service rifle score book instruction manual nra bisley gun 1967 0 results. It also seems to have a new barrel, and the barrel is a heavy barrel marked parker hale on the top.

I ran across a 300 winmag made by parkerhale with model marked foremost 6500. Lithgow smle 303 sniper p032 overall in excellent condition. Unfollow parker hale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The original cardboard rifle box itself is in extremely poor condition, but intact. They were sporterized by parkerhale and looked much better than a typical bubba job. The bullet mold and handles are in unused condition in their original parker hale boxes. To this end, 1895 marked the historical introduction of the lee enfield rifle. It is a mauser action and has been well taken care of.

While fullers book concentrates almost exclusively on the springfield it has a. I will ensure proper packaging and protection of the gunpackaging will be extreme. Buy parker hale shotguns online at dai leisure parker. Alfred gray parker founded a rifle manufacturing company in 1890. Aircraft art boats bolt action rifles books camping cars cartridges. Parker hale wikipedia, the free encyclopedia this does not list the model you ask about but does provided an address and phone number of the. Whats your opinion on parkerhale rifles qualityaccuracy.

There is a huge amount of history in the lee enfield and it is our passion for. Charger bridge has been removed, barrel shortened and sporter sights added. This rifle was converted in england by the well known and respected firm parker hale. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. The above rifle is a commercial sporter produced by parker hale post war based on a 1940 bsa no1mkiii action. Lee enfield 4mk1 2 5 303 british parker hale scope mount. Sporting goods parker hale gun parts collectibles books art antiques. The parkerhale name should be familiar to any gun buff of long standing. The parker hale sight is fully adjustable, and the plates that the sight calibrates against can be moved and reset to give a true upanddown zero and sidetoside zero from which all further shooting can be calibrated against. Parker hale 009 nitro powder solvent150 ml aerosol. Trying to get prepared to shoot this recently acquired parker hale and i discovered that it has. Parker hale ps2 kit shotgun cleaning set rod youngs 303 oil wooden box. Published by parker hale limited, birmingham, uk 1950 used.

Founded in 1910 in birmingham, england, parker hale has produced parts that numrich gun parts finds and delivers to you at great values. This was the case several years ago, but by using a knowledge of the correct reading of the vernier windgauge on parker hale sights, by correctly zeroing the sight for rifle errors in the lateral plane, and with the aid of the parker hale windicator incorporated in the cover of their score book, or by memorising the factors of the parker. Parkers description of the method of contversion of the enfield pattern. Youngs 303 oil dates back to the turn of the 20th century when it was developed by chemist and rifleman stephen young for sterilization and preservation of surgical equipment. Shop for hard to find rifles, clothing, accessories from parker hale. Parker s description of the method of contversion of the enfield pattern. National shooting sports foundation nssf 558,195 views.

Parker hale s sporting rifles based on the leeenfield no. Found to be more effective in cleaning and preserving gun barrels, its distinctive smell permeates gun shops and armouries around the world. Nov 19, 2015 rifle cleaning longrange rifle shooting with ryan cleckner duration. Be careful not to buy a used one with the eyepiece mount below the cross arm, these are for the p14 enfield 303 and will not adjust under 400 meters on a no1 mk3. I like the british made parker hale enfields and have all three. Parker hale original bolted to the side of the receiver with three holes in a line. Edwards book is quite useful and has a wealth of info. Jun 16, 2018 shooting my parker hale 1861 58 cal and my 303 sporter. The bolt is converted from centre fire to rim fire in the m anner shown in the accompanying drawing. Parker hale did quite a bit of work to the rifle, changed the rear sight to a parker hale made sight, filled and reblued or used non machined enfield barrels. In 1910, he invited his nephew, alfred thomas corbyn hale. Ok, rifle aside, what did the authorities expect from.

Parker, was a wellknown rifleman of the 1st battalion royal warwickshire regiment and recognised the need for the supply of shooting aids to his fellow shooters. Unfollow parker hale 303 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I installed a new leupold scope on it last winter, i also have a 6mm ph. A no4, a real no5 jungle carbine and an original smle. Are you a member of the trade or have your own business in the country sports sector. Parker hale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting accessories in the heart of the gunmaking quarter in the year 1880. It was then i saw an ad for a parker hale 303 sporter rifle. Great service and aftercare from the uks fastest growing gun retailer. Parker hale sold a lot of different rifles over the years. We have new, current production parkerhale bipods and handstops available imported from england.

Scope number does not match rifle serial number but both numbers are acknowledged in ian skennertons book as genuine. A real sleeper of a rifle the parker hale bolt action. Parkerhale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting accessories in the heart of the gunmaking quarter in the year 1880. The oringinal scope rail is gone, replaced with a piece of stock metal, that has been ground to approximate a scoperail. Searching on the internet i gather that this must be a parker hale volunteer. Dont ask me why, the sensible money was on a good military model. It also seems to have a new barrel, and the barrel is a heavy barrel marked parkerhale on the top. Parker hale shotguns are among some of the most well known shotgun brands for sale. Parker hale for sale in uk 25 secondhand parker hales. This was the case several years ago, but by using a knowledge of the correct reading of the vernier windgauge on parkerhale sights, by correctly zeroing the sight for rifle errors in the lateral plane, and with the aid of the parkerhale windicator incorporated in the cover of their score book, or by memorising the factors of the parker. Jul 04, 2004 whats the best repro 1853 enfield on the market. Parker, was a wellknown rifleman of the 1st battalion royal warwickshire regiment and recognised the. Parkerhale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting.

Another interesting figure from lynns book, though not related to the le or mk vii round. It was founded by alfred gray parker and arthur hale. Parker hale shotguns come in a variety of gauges, chokes and types. Fortunately there remains a good supply of second hand parker hale ph. It is built on an original no4 mk2 1952 fazerlakey action, the original serial. Usually available, some body sizes are less common. Register log in home forums gunsmithing whats your opinion on parkerhale rifles qualityaccuracy. The enfield in leeenfield refers to the town of enfield on the northern outskirts of london, where a government arms works was established in 1804 to assemble brown bess flintlock muskets. The company was purchased by john rothery wholesale circa 2000.

This piece shows a bsa barrel that was cut to 22 inches, tapered and mounted with a parker hale front ramp site and a marbles rear site. As can be seen from the catalog pages above the standard no. While the smles 100 year military history is quite interesting, my own interest in. Thats where the good news stops, bubba definately had a go at this. These bipods are manufactured in england by parkerhale and have parkerhale marked on them.

I got it from the son of the original owner so its understandable that he didnt really know exactly what it was. Ive just bought myself my first enfield, a parker hale custom sporter, based on a smle mk3 action. Vintage leather covered double shutter rifle powder flask by james dixon parker hale with fully adjustable nozzle. Eventually i got a lee loader and began reloading the 303 and discovered the meaning of chamber tolerence and headspace. Since my load is pretty much established, i will determine 200, 300 and 400 settings and record them for myself.

With her knowledge of the business and access to all of the various historical documents and pictures of the various sights, this little book makes for a very through and accurate reference piece on the subject. Vintage leather covered double shutter rifle powder flask by james dixonparker hale with fully adjustable nozzle. Hey guys, between meetings last week, i stopped by a small gun shop and saw a parker hale varmint rifle in. Get the best deals on parker hale when you shop the largest online selection at. Shooting my parker hale 1861 58 cal and my 303 sporter. The parker hale name should be familiar to any gun buff of long standing. In 1910, he invited his nephew, alfred thomas corbyn hale, to become a. The peep hole is tapped for any of the parker hale. Parker hale rifles combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest in precision engineering and production technology, ensuring a high. Good reliable sight with several variations such as large body and small body. Vintage parker hale percussion enfield rifle combination tool and musketry book. But, this one spoke to me, needs a lot of tender loving care. Lee enfield 4mk1 2 5 303 british parker hale scope mount 0 results. Rifle cleaning longrange rifle shooting with ryan cleckner duration.