The M81 was a refined version of the hugely popular 1200 model rifle, with more classic styling, and was introduced in 1986. It blends the Mauser-type action with pure English styling and better-than-average walnut stock finished in the classic style with an oil finish.

Parker Hale uses its own take on the classic Mauser bolt-action configuration and as such offers a strong dual-locking lug arrangement and extra safety lug at the rear that could handle up to .458 Winchester Magnum cartridges. The actions were made in Spain for Parker Hale by the Santa Barbara plant and are a modern version of the Mauser with no thumb cutout to the left receiver side, better safety arrangement and bolt shroud, improved magazine, hinged fl oorplate and trigger mechanism. In all, a complete makeover.

The receiver was tapped for dedicated scope bases to fit Parker Hale’s own roll-off mounts, which were strong and lightweight with a recoil control stud. But aftermarket one-piece mounts like the one on this M81 add to the classic look and are very strong. This rifle wears a Pecar 4X scope that was originally distributed with the Parker Hale range of rifles, so complements the model. It also makes a useable classic rifle for a spot of “retro classic” deerstalking.

Calibre: 243 WIN
Redfield Scope
Bi-Pod
Used Condition: Very Good