Parker Hale Midland

The History of Parker Hale

The company’s beginnings go back to the year 1880 when the founder A.G. Parker discovered the demand for the supply of shooting equipment. A well-known rifleman of the 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment at the time, he decided to meet this demand by establishing his own business in 1890. As the new century began, Mr. Parker expanded the company by bringing his nephew, A.T.C. Hale, on board as a partner.

By 1914, Parker-Hale had set up a successful small-scale manufacturing plant. Soon after, they were commissioned by the Ministry of Munitions to produce training equipment, which boosted production and benefited the business. Ten years later, in 1924, Arthur, Hale's son, joined the family business. Arthur's achievement of winning the King’s Prize at the National Shooting Center in Bisley in 1928 led to his appointment as a director of the company.

The Second World War saw the mobilization of gun industry resources and the formal establishment of the Parker-Hale Arms subsidiary brand in 1940. Under Arthur Hale's leadership, they executed a significant reconditioning program. This was followed by a series of war contracts, focusing mainly on the production of .30-06 Spr. and .303 British drill cartridges.

The end of the war marked a period of transition for Parker-Hale. The drop in production contracts and the bombings during the war left the company without a permanent manufacturing site, leading them to set up a small factory with government assistance. Consequently, Parker-Hale Arms moved its small-bore gun manufacturing to the Birmingham Proof House and continued to exist until all contracts were completed.

Post-war material shortages initially hampered the company's progress. However, by 1948, Parker-Hale managed to increase its export trade and performed well on the international market in subsequent years. The company maintained stability from the 1960s to the 1980s, selling a variety of guns, ammo, and related accessories like cleaning kits and knives. Following the retirement of John Breton, the company's managing director, the founder’s grandson, Roger Hale, assumed leadership. Insufficient investment led to Parker-Hale's eventual sale to an engineering group called Modular Industries. In 2000, the company was acquired by John Rothery (Wholesale) Co. Ltd. While the production of accessories and care items continued, the manufacturing of rifles ceased completely.

Parker Hale Midland Rifle Review

The Parker Hale Midland is a bolt-action centerfire hunting rifle, best known for being an affordable and reliable option during the time of its production. The rifle division of Parker-Hale and Midland was acquired in 1991 by an American company named Gibbs. This company, based in West Virginia, specialized in converting old military rifles into sports models and continued the production of the Midland models in various styles.

The Midland has many features in common with the Parker Hale Mauser action models, despite being built around the Springfield 1903 instead of Mauser actions. It comes with a blued receiver and a hammer-forged barrel, similar to most Parker Hale rifles. All models featured either a wooden, synthetic or laminate Monte Carlo stock and a plastic or rubber recoil pad.

The rifle has pre-installed, factory-fitted open sights. The bolt uses two front locking lugs and an additional third safety lug, similar to Mauser-style bolts, that securely lock up with the action housing. All models come equipped with sling swivels.

Parker Hale Midland has a hinged floorplate staggered box magazine made of anodized aluminum and employs an adjustable single-stage trigger system. The silent safety comes in a form of a lever which is located on the right side of the receiver and can be easily reached with a thumb. It locks the trigger and sear but allows the bolt to be operated. Rifles were produced up until the early 1990s.

Parker Hale Midland, chambered for .270Win.

Figure 1: Parker Hale Midland, chambered for .270 Win. (Source: https://scgunshop.com.au/product/british-midland-gun-co-model-2600-special-in-270-s-n-42933/#)

Parker Hale Midland Calibers

The rifle is available in the following calibers:

.22-250 Rem.
.243 Win.
6mm Rem.
.270 Win.
6.5x55
7x57
7x64
.308 Win.
.30-06 Spr.

The receivers of Parker Hale Midland models come with four drilled and tapped holes which can be used for optics mounting purposes. There are two holes on the front and two on the rear mounting surface.

The receiver of Parker Hale Midland, chambered for .243 Win.

Figure 2: The receiver of Parker Hale Midland, chambered for .243 Win. (Source: https://www.naturabuy.fr/Parker-Hale-Midland-2100-Cal-243-Win-item-10270292.html)

Parker Hale Midland

A: 21.9 mm

B: /

C: 18.5 mm

BHU: 1.5 mm

Ø: 6-48

R1: R18

R2: R18

Although the Midland rifles use the Springfield 1903-shaped receiver, the mounting holes on the top are different and thus they will not fit the same scope mounts.

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

For one-piece mounts to fit on a rifle, mounting surfaces on these rifles must match in every dimension.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

To meet interchangeability conditions, two-piece mounts must match in all dimensions except the B distance. B distance can vary because two-piece mounts can be installed and adjusted closer or further apart.

Currently, we cannot find any rifles that would match the exact dimensions of the Parker Hale Midland’s mounting surface thus we are unable to provide you with a list of interchangeable scope mounts. Should you happen to own this rifle and would be willing to share with us more information regarding interchangeability, we kindly ask you to contact us at [email protected]

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Best Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

Quickly detachable scope mounts manufactured by the German company EAW allow you to easily attach and detach optics on your Parker Hale Midland rifle while retaining zero on the scope. This two-piece pivot mount is manufactured from high-quality steel and comes with a 30-year warranty.

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

If you happen to own this or any other rifle, we would appreciate it if you could help us expand our database by sending us some photos of the rifle receiver (the bare mounting surface of the rifle without the scope mounts installed). For your help, our company offers a fair return in terms of practical rewards.

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The History of Parker Hale

Parker Hale Midland Rifle Review

Parker Hale Midland Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Best Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

Help Us Build Our Riflescope Mounts Database

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EAW pivot mount, LM rail, Parker Hale Midland

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EAW pivot mount, S&B Convex rail, Parker Hale Midland

EAW pivot mount, 26 mm, Parker Hale Midland

EAW pivot mount, 30 mm, Parker Hale Midland

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Parker Hale Midland

The History of Parker Hale

Parker Hale Midland Rifle Review

Parker Hale Midland Calibers

Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable With Parker Hale Midland

Best Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Parker Hale Midland

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