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All good. I find the history to be quite fascinating but can also understand why there is much confusion / frustration.
I did learn (thanks to everyone who replied), that I have some type of 1200TX or variant, originally and still chambered in 30-06 and was built ~1970. The proof marking are legit and now I have a base solution (again thats to thread contributors) on the way...just got shipment notification. With any luck the rifle will be ready by the weekend. Cant wait.
I guess the confusion will just need to add to the charm...always look for the positives! 
Cheers.
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08-14-2017 02:03 PM
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You have IMHO a great 1200TX there. Enjoy
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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Got the Farrell base today. Holes line up nice, but of course the back receiver holes are larger so the back rail holes will require smithing. The rail definitely feels quality for sure.
One interesting thing though, is that the bottom of the rail is flat. I expected it to be rounded to fit more flush with the receiver. I will see if the smith wants to bed it - I know that would probably be the best choice for overall quality - but we will see. The Buehler mount fit flush, (like a glove) due to being rounded on the bottom of the mount.
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The base should be round and match the receiver. Now there might be some small variation but the way your describing it, it's completely flat. I don't wonder if you got a wrong base?
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It is completely flat.
I ordered:
Parker Hale MOA - Steel Black Matte: 0 MOA - PARKER HALE-0-G43
It has "Parker Hale" and "M84" stamped into the top of the rail.
Last edited by OldSalty; 08-16-2017 at 05:50 PM.
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Old Salty,
Just check with the provider as it should be rounded as he will clearly know. He has probably picked up the wrong one. The holes will line up, but don't do anything to compensate until you have spoken to him IMHO
'Tonight my men and I have been through hell and back again, but the look on your faces when we let you out of the hall - we'd do it all again tomorrow.' Major Chris Keeble's words to Goose Green villagers on 29th May 1982 - 2 PARA
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Originally Posted by
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It is completely flat.
I ordered:
Parker Hale MOA - Steel Black Matte: 0 MOA - PARKER HALE-0-G43
It has "Parker Hale" and "M84" stamped into the top of the rail.
Whoops, you ordered for the wrong PH action, you need the "Mauser 98 Commercial" contour.
The M84/86/87 are flattops, the 1200 series are commercial Mauser 98 round top actions.
I recommend speaking directly to Farrell to confirm you get the correct one, or ask RWS above for advice.
Last edited by Lee Enfield; 08-16-2017 at 06:10 PM.
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Well that explains it. I ordered the model mentioned in the thread but no big deal, stuff happens. Going to call them tomorrow and get this straightened up.
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Well that explains it. I ordered the model mentioned in the thread but no big deal, stuff happens. Going to call them tomorrow and get this straightened up.
I see they also list "Santa Barbara", this may be the correct contour rather than the Commercial m98, although they may be identical...you would have to ask them.
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