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    Thanks Ron........I think the previous owner mentioned a Australianicon barrel . No test target ? But yes had a weaver 10X scope on it that he wouldn't part with. I am undecided on what glass to mount so have not given much thought on rings. Are PH rings hard to find ?

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    Not quite sure there, it seems to have a long ejector box on it. The scope mount is a C3A1 mount and the cation has a cut out at the front for the recoil part of the mount. Are there any other markings anywhere?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rgg_7 View Post
    Your rifle is a very good example of a C3 clone.

    Action - taken from a Parker Hale "Midland" clip fed sporting rifle. These were the last version of the 1200 C actions. Bolt release from the M84 -87 was used.
    Bottom metal/trigger - taken from the same rifle. i'd have the "gold" trigger stripped and blackened to look more military.
    Serial Number - sporter serial number "C" meant removable clip
    Barrel - it's an Australianicon 4 groove, heavy target barrel, new.
    Scope Bases - Weaver. 6-48 screws so it will take the Parker Hale A22, A28 bases if using PH rings.
    Stock - C3a1 take off c/w rail, swivels
    Mag - C3a1

    If it's the rifle I'm thinking of it should have come with a test target. Shot very well

    Ron (Canadaicon).
    It's not a "Midland", the "Midland" used surplus m.1903 Springfield bolts, not Mauser 98 bolts.
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    Not quite sure there, it seems to have a long ejector box on it. The scope mount is a C3A1 mount and the cation has a cut out at the front for the recoil part of the mount. Are there any other markings anywhere?
    Gil, you`re looking at my photos, not the OP`s
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    No other markings on this rifle.

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