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This is a Parker Hale Safari De-Luxe in .375 H&H. I was under the impression that this would date from the 1970s but have recently been told its more likely to be from the 50s or 60s. Anyone able to enlighten me? Also, its built on a magnum Mauser action. Does anyone know where Parker Hale would have sourced their actions from?

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Regarding the '98 actioned Parker Hale rifles, military actions were used untill 1965. These will have the thumbslot in the left rail.
From 1966 onward they used the Santa Barbara commercial action. These do not have the thumbslot.

Regarding the vintage of your .375 H&H , a photo of the proof marks and barrel stampings could reveal a lot.

Parker Hale advertising (that I have on hand) from the mid 60's does not mention the .375 H&H as being avalable.
The .308 Norma Mag was their most powerfull offering at that time.
I'm not sure when the .375 H&H was first offered in the Parker Hale rifles.

I would love to see some photos of the proofs on both the barrel and receiver.

Thanks.

Edited by 4seventy (19/06/12 05:44 PM)

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