In the late 1950s, the royal navy contracted with the firm of parkerhale to convert circa 3000 no. It was founded by alfred gray parker and arthur hale. This compact and neatly designed aperture backsight was introduced at the 1946 bisley meeting, where it was welcomed because it was the one thing needed to make the new no. Parker hale s sporting rifles based on the leeenfield no. In 1990 parker hale sold the rights and designs of their rifles to the american company gibbs rifle, which produces rifles under the parker hale.
It was then i saw an ad for a parker hale 303 sporter rifle. Generally, these rifles are well put together with tight tolerances with good barrels and are quite sharp looking and accurate. What is the history on these parker hale converted le rifles. Compared to other military surplus rifles, the leeenfield has a few things going for it.
History of parkerhale ltd parkerhale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting accessories in the heart of the gunmaking quarter in the year 1880. Parker hale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting accessories in the heart of the gunmaking quarter in the year 1880. The peep hole is tapped for any of the parker hale. Charger bridge has been removed, barrel shortened and sporter sights added. It also seems to have a new barrel, and the barrel is a heavy barrel marked parker hale on the top. I found yesterday the book bell of africa,and i am reading of the deeds he did with a couple of. Usually available, some body sizes are less common. 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. This represents the last generation of the famous singer sight as developed for the no4 lee enfield action.
Shop for hard to find rifles, clothing, accessories from parker hale. The enfield p14 and m1917 family of manuallyoperated, mauserstyle bolt action rifles originated with the pattern 19 enfield or p that was an experimental rifle developed due to the combat experience of the british army during the second boer war 1899 1902. However it isnt like any parker hale t4 i have ever seen before. Parker hale 1200 deluxe bolt action sporting rifle in the ever popular and versatile. Lee enfield no4 mk1 sporterised wood set c british 303. The parker hale name should be familiar to any gun buff of long standing. Aircraft art boats bolt action rifles books camping cars cartridges. Parkerhale sold some rifles in stock standard military condition for full bore target. Questions about my parker hale no4 mk1 long branch,1944. Shooting antique sniper rifle 303 british boltaction rifle from 1909 with leeenfield speed patents duration. This conflict would see in the era of smokeless powder and a skilled, modern, proficient, and equally armed adversary. The parkerhale sporting rifles built on the lee action were rebuilt military surplus rifles and so were all chambered for the. Centerfire bolt action a cat 303 british blued wood 30 cal this secondhand firearm is located in gun city christchurch, 484 cranford street, papanui.
This rifle was converted in england by the well known and respected firm parker hale. Save parker hale trigger to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. We used to buy thousands of them, worn out and from the war, rusty and dirty. I have searched the internet and can only find t4s with magazines, also it isnt in any parker hale catalogues i have. I ran across a 300 winmag made by parker hale with model marked foremost 6500. It is one of the best cleaners for dissolving powder residue and will keep. Parker company, located in birmingham, england, which was formed from a gun making business founded in 1890 by alfred gray parker. Get the best deals on parker hale gun parts and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at.
American james paris lees rifle action did not go down in history as the best bolt. Shop from the worlds largest selection and best deals for parker hale. Get the best deals on parker hale when you shop the largest online selection at. Books 22 muzzleloading supplies 11 targets 11 browse locations. Unfollow parker hale rifle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A first catalogue was issued of arms and shooting accessories and, though.
Founded in 1910 in birmingham, england, parker hale has produced parts that numrich gun parts finds and delivers to you at great values. Are you a member of the trade or have your own business in the country sports sector. Parker hale rifles combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest in precision engineering and production technology, ensuring a high quality and highly soughtafter firearm. Drop out magazi for sale by brookhurst pawnshop on gunsamerica. Parker hale rifles for sale buy and sell online at guntrader. The above rifle is a commercial sporter produced by parker hale post war based on a 1940 bsa no1mkiii action. Beginning shortly after wwi, trials were conducted at the royal small arms factory rsaf in enfield on a rifle with a receivermounted backsight. Parker hale 1962 guns and accessories catalog for sale at.
Brownells is your source for parkerhale at brownells parts and accessories. Parker hale would custom build to suit a particular customer or you could simply buy offtherack, so to speak. Pastor fails miserably when interviewed by court about how he spends the ministrys funds. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. I am looking for the history on these rifles, how many were made and from which types of rifles they were converted from. The rifle is a clean enough example with the original blueing to the metal work still in very good condition for the age of the gun other than a small. This rifle was converted in england by the well known and respected firm parkerhale. 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. The bolt is converted from centre fire to rim fire in the m anner shown in the accompanying drawing. Eventually i got a lee loader and began reloading the 303 and discovered the meaning of chamber tolerence and headspace. The term sporter covers a broad spectrum of rifles, ranging from the beautifully restocked, reblued and sometimes rebarreled offerings from companies like parker hale and golden state to rifles that have simply had some of their wood crudely hacked off.
Buy parker hale hunting equipment and get the best deals. Custom no 1 mk iii lithgow 303 british sporter rifle. They focus on 03 springfields now, but up until 2004 they had an interesting line of lee enfields. To this end, 1895 marked the historical introduction of the lee enfield rifle. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice. I rifle officially approved by the national rifle association. Parker hale sold a lot of different rifles over the years.
Controlled round feed, bdl style floorplate with opening button built into the front of the trigger guard. It is drilled and tapped for one of those parker hale. Parker hale rifles were manufactured in birmingham, england until navy arms purchased the manufacturing rights and built a plant in west virginia for fabrication. It is a mauser action and has been well taken care of. The boer war of 18991902 was going to be a steep learning curve for the british forces. Parker hale 215x lee enfield no1 no4 p14 rifle triangular sling swivel trigger g. The parker hale l81a1 is a shorter version of the parker hale m82 rifle 7. Parker hale gun cleaning oil and solvent choose youngs 303 or. Parker hale at the time was converting surplus leeenfield. They are a nice rifle if you can find one in good condition. Good reliable sight with several variations such as large body and small body. Thanks for all who care to respond to my questions.
It has iron sights, front still has the hood, the rear sight flips up and down. Sporterized leeenfields military surplus collectors forums. 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 manufactur in my opinion the best place to get your info. Unfollow parker hale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Make offer wwii british enfield 303 5 round stripper clip.
The front sight is a parker hale sporting ramp style with single post and sheet metal sight cover. Vintage parker hale percussion enfield rifle combination tool and musketry book. Universal sportsmans silicone cloth by parker hale. It can trace its lineage back through both the m82 sniper rifle and the parkerhale 1200tx target rifle l81a2. 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. The range of parker hale firearms is constantly growing and increasing in its diversity with the introduction of exciting and innovative products to its long. I like the british made parker hale enfields and have all three. Does anybody have a definative story on the whole effort. While fullers book concentrates almost exclusively on the springfield it has a. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original. I say long standing because after several years absence from our market, this birminghambased english gunmaker, who has sold more centerfire rifles in america than any other british firm, has returned. Playing with a parker hale no1 supreme 303 british maple leaf up to donate to the riflechair youtube channel riflechair on. 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.
When i was a schoolboy i took part in several imperial meetings at bisley and used t4s alleit in the early 80s. During 19921994 this new company, gibbs rifle company, made models very similar to the older ph rifles. I dont know how well they work, but parker hale was a staple of the uk gun trade, and their military conversions of. Perhaps the most widely known and best regarded of the commercial sporterizing companies was parker hale. Lee enfield parker hale sporterized conversion information. Alfred gray parker founded a rifle manufacturing company in 1890. April 15 in history huey rider replied apr 15, 2020 at 8. They did make a nice rifle on a spanish mauser action in the early 1990s, but i dont think it sold well here.
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. Parker hale 1962 guns and accessories catalog 233 pages, about 11 x 8, glossy softcover in full color. In britain, the leeenfield was commercially sporterized by the parker hale. Mine does look like your pic, only mine has a flat bottom forestock and the pistol grip is a bit different. Parkerhale limited began manufacturing high quality precision shooting accessories in the heart of the gunmaking quarter in the year 1880. 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. Barrels were cut down, sometimes eliminating the front lock, and some were made into. Get the best deals on gun parts for lee enfield when you shop the largest online selection at. Parker s description of the method of contversion of the enfield pattern. Whats your opinion on parkerhale rifles qualityaccuracy. In 1910, he invited his nephew, alfred thomas corbyn hale, to become a partner in the limited liability company, with the shares being taken up by members of both the parker and hale families.
A real sleeper of a rifle the parker hale bolt action. As can be seen from the catalog pages above the standard no. It is likely not fireable without a trip to a gunsmith but is usable for parts. Val forgett and his father, val iii, started gibbs rifle company in 1991, and having just bought the parker hale concern in england were uniquely situated to produce a modified lee enfield line of rifles. Edwards book is quite useful and has a wealth of info. The stock was made by sile and supplied to parker hale. Parkerhales sporting rifles based on the leeenfield no. Watchlist purchase history selling saved searches saved sellers messages. Winchesters, lugers, smith and wesson, colts, antique guns. Lee enfield 4mk1 2 5 303 british parker hale scope mount 0 results.
I installed a new leupold scope on it last winter, i also have a 6mm ph. Get the best deals on parker hale when you shop the largest online. Found to be more effective in cleaning and preserving gun barrels, its distinctive smell permeates gun shops and armouries around the world. The company was purchased by john rothery wholesale circa 2000. The parker hale model 4 aperture backsight for the no. Get the best deal for parker hale from the largest online selection at.