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buckstix
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Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There
07/08/17 03:30 AM

Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There

Hello Folks,

There are still "Deals" out there if you keep looking.

I found this one while searching Proxy Bid for rifles in one of my favorite calibers, the 404 Jeffery. This would be my 4th 404J rifle. It came from an auction house in Wayco, TX.
Although I'd seen Parker Hales in 375 and 458 calibers, I never knew they were also offered in 404 Jeffery. As you can see in the listing, this rifle was Brand New, In the Original Box, but it had NO BOLT. With some guidance from Forum members, I took a flyer and bought it. It hammered at ONLY $450 with a 10% buyer's premium.

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I found a photo of a similar model Parker Hale to identify the type of bolt that I needed for the rifle, and started searching, but I had no luck in finding an Original.

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However, I did locate and purchase from a friend. a "new" - "un-numbered" Oberndorf Military Mauser bolt body, for only $100.

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I proceeded to open-up the bolt face to 404 Jeffery, and then alter the extractor to fit the larger cartridge.

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Finally I finish off the assembly with some Commercial Mauser parts from my junk drawer stash.

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I think it turned out pretty good. I especially like "look" of the turned-down handle, better than the original "swept-back" style.

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And, I had it shooting the very next day.

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Right out of the box, it was sighted perfect for the hunt.

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For your interest: I found this spec sheet while searching the Internet for info on Parker Hale rifles.

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Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	buckstix	07/08/17 03:30 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Rule303	07/08/17 08:48 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Homer	08/08/17 09:53 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	DarylS	08/08/17 10:54 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Bidgee	08/08/17 07:57 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	09/08/17 06:35 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	09/08/17 08:21 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	buckstix	22/09/17 10:14 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	22/09/17 11:53 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Rino	23/09/17 03:01 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	szihn	25/09/17 12:45 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	ovny	26/09/17 04:05 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Branxhunter	28/09/17 06:36 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	93x64mm	26/10/17 08:07 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	29/10/17 02:52 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	27/10/17 08:42 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	12/10/17 11:55 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Branxhunter	18/10/17 09:48 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	26/10/17 06:59 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Branxhunter	10/11/17 07:00 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	10/11/17 07:54 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	28/09/20 03:16 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	Branxhunter	14/11/17 06:24 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	NitroX	12/10/17 11:53 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	szihn	28/09/17 09:58 AM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	DarylS	28/09/17 03:41 PM
Re: Parker Hale African - 404 Jeffery - Still Deals Out There	93x64mm	07/08/17 06:32 AM

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