Parker Hale M82 Serial number check.

[Molonlave]

Hello Gil!
The barrel is a 1200TX 7.62 nato, 24"

[thefresh2o]

Hi Gil, et al.

I'm looking at a Parker Hale, SN R38888.
The R is underlined. It has a 20T proof and a flat underside to the bolt knob.

The scope is a ZF69, but the number doesn't match the ring's serial.

The barrel is marked Parker Hale etc.. and TX1200.

The stock has the spacers, front rail and a floorplate and isn't from a TX1200.

I'd love to know what this is.

[Gil Boyd]

Sadly nothing recorded on this rifle in the Parker Hale registers. It could be one that went to Canada under the C3 project as a 1200 TX.
Gil

[thefresh2o]

Thanks Gil, appreciated.
What's the deal with the flat underside to the bolt knob? I haven't found much onlline...

[rgg_7]

Maybe I can help however I need the following:

1. Serial number of the scope
2. Are there any numbers stamped or electro penciled anywhere on the bolt.
3. Can you describe or show a picture of the barrel proof - will be in a circle with letters like A/B or some other combination
4. Is stock walnut or beech

Note - flat bolt handle knob is a characteristic of the C3 (need to see a picture to confirm).

Ron (Canada)

Can you post a few pictures of what you have?

[DanL96a1]

Hi Gil

Any information on 00252F with olive green stock?
Thanks in advance

[Gil Boyd]

Hi Dan,

Parker Hale M85 S/N 00252F was completed on the 23rd of January 1987. It was a batch of 6 rifles, 4 NATO GREEN and 2 DESERT STOCKS completed on that day .
There was no scope fitted to 00252F but four did have scopes fitted.
It fired 17.9mm Group @100 yards with 10 rounds.
It was indeed fitted with a NATO GREEN stock.

It was sold to an "unknown" firearms dealer in the UK, thats all entry 8 states in the register.

[DanL96a1]

Thank you Gil for the information, hope you’re keeping well.

Hi Dan,

Parker Hale M85 S/N 00252F was completed on the 23rd of January 1987. It was a batch of 6 rifles, 4 NATO GREEN and 2 DESERT STOCKS completed on that day .
There was no scope fitted to 00252F but four did have scopes fitted.
It fired 17.9mm Group @100 yards with 10 rounds.
It was indeed fitted with a NATO GREEN stock.

It was sold to an "unknown" firearms dealer in the UK, thats all entry 8 states in the register.

[Steve1152]

Hi Gil

Hope you can help with a serial number R 33458. The R is underlined, which I think means the rifle has been through refurb? Is it possible to tell if it's an M82 Serial number?

Thanks

Steve

[Gil Boyd]

Hi Steve,
I can confirm this rifle is on the Parker Hales list as an M82 ENTRY 609 and sold to a Mr T HALLAM of Canada on the 5/11/1996.
No further information on it I'm afraid.
Regards
Gil