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    Hi Matt,

    Parker Hale M85 rifle Serial number: 00340F was completed on the 17th January 1990 according to PH Ledger entry 313. There was NO scope fitted, it was fitted with GREEN NATO McMillan one piece stock and butt.
    On open sights it fired 18.0mm Group at 100 yards with 10 rounds.
    Sold to H.Krank........sadly no more details held.
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    Thanks very much for the info Gill, and also to Dan for the heads up on previous posts.

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    No worries
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    Good Day All,
    Do you have any information on M85 00391F currently stocked in a urban grey, blue, and black McMillan stock and topped with a Schmidt & Bender 10x42 scope?
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    Parker Hale M85 Serial Number 00391 was manufactured on the 20th April 1989 by Bill Smallwood of Parker Hale, no scope was ordered or fitted , it shot 15.8mm group @100 yards using 10 rounds. It was selected for a JUNGLE CAMO stock. Probably had a change of stock in its history.
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    Hello Gil,
    Do you have any information on M85 serial number 00310F? I have wanted one of these for many years and just picked this one up today. It’s in an OD green stock and appears to be test fired only.
    Thanks

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    Parker Hale M85 serial number 00310F was finished on the the 27th August 1987 as logged in the PH Register entry 114.
    It shot a group of 14.5mm @100 yards with 10 rounds. Ordered in NATO GREEN stock and sold to NAVY ARMS.
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    Thanks Gil

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    My pleasure, enjoy one of the best rifles ever made IMHO on first cold shot. Accuray personifide!!
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    First time on the forum as a member, absolute wealth of info- looking for feedback on one of my original love affairs- PH M85 ser. no. 00368F wearing green Mcmillan. Originally owned back in the early nineties before we parted company, re-united last year and it still amazes with the accuracy!

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