| shinz |
| (.300 member) |
| 21/07/08 05:53 PM |
Re: FN mauser actions
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I think I can remember the rifles built on the Springfield.
Were they sold under the "Midland" name?
Maybe "Midland by Parker Hale", or something like that.
If I remember correctly they were somewhat cheaper than 98 actioned Parker Hale rifles.
I do remember handling one in Robinson's Sports Store in Brisbane back in the early 1980's.
The Midland 2100 rifles by Parker Hale were a hybrid action using a Springfield 1903A3 bolt in a purpose made investment cast receiver. This was designed to fit the same stocks as Mauser 98 actions, the barrels used the same thread as M98s but with a longer threaded section. The bolt stop was similar to a Sako one. The Mag & floorplate were pure M98. While fairly basic, along with the rest of the Parker Hale M98 family they were a serviceable rifle capable of good accuracy. I've seen them chambered in 270 & 30-06 from memory.
Steve.
