Parker Hale Safari .243 Win Mauser 98 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24 in Barrel, High-Polish Blue, Engraved Floorplate, Walnut Monte Carlo Stock, Made in England, Tasco 3-9x40 Scope
This Parker Hale Safari in .243 Win is a commercial Mauser 98-pattern rifle made in England and Birmingham Nitro Proof marked. It pairs a high-polish blue finish with a walnut Monte Carlo stock and features an engraved hinged floorplate with deep scrollwork and a central stag motif. A Tasco 3-9x40 scope is installed on a one-piece quick-detach bridge-type base with rings, offering a ready-to-use setup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Tasco 3-9x40 riflescope (installed)
- Scope mounting rings (installed)
- One-piece quick-detach bridge-type scope base with lever (installed)
Built on a Mauser 98-pattern action, this Safari model uses controlled-round feed with an external claw extractor and two front locking lugs. It has a turned-down bolt handle and a bolt-shroud safety. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and it currently wears a one-piece quick-detach bridge-type scope base with lever, rings, and a Tasco 3-9x40 scope installed.
The rifle features a 24 in steel barrel chambered in .243 Win and a high-polish blue finish that extends to the receiver. A ramped front sight base with dovetail and hood cuts is present, providing sight base capability if desired. The internal staggered box magazine has a hinged floorplate and a stated 5+1 capacity.
The walnut Monte Carlo stock includes a rollover cheekpiece, skip-line checkering for grip, sling swivel studs, and a solid recoil pad with black spacer. Length of pull measures 14.0 in, offering a comfortable fit that complements the classic sporting configuration.
Aesthetic and proof details include a high-polish blued receiver and an engraved hinged floorplate with deep scrollwork surrounding a central stag motif. Markings include Crown over BNP Birmingham Nitro Proof and Made in England, underscoring its British commercial production.