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Parker Hale 1200C
Model: Parker Hale 1200CThe 1200C is one of the many hunting, target, and/or sniper rifles developed by the British firearms manufacturer. It's mostly a completely traditional bolt-action rifle, but has earned the distinction of being accepted by the Canadian Army as the C3 and C3A1 sniper rifle, much like their equivalent of the American M24 or M40. It has also been used as the L81A1 and L81A2 cadet training rifle in the United Kingdom. While the Canadian military has replaced their M82s with C14 Timberwolf rifles, it is still in use as a sniper training rifle and in case of an apocalypse-related supply strain may see a resurgence in the hands of snipers, similar to the equipping of the British Home Guard in World War II with old hunting weapons and surplus equipment.
The Model 82 is the military version of the Parker Hale 1200TX target rifle, and is the basis of the L81 and C3 weapons. All include an adjustable cheek pad and match sights. The C3A1 has a heavy free-floating barrel and all versions can be optionally found with a fiberglass stock.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 7.2 kg (15.9 lbs) |
| Length: | 116.2cm-121.3cm |
| Barrel Length: | 600mm (23.75 inches) |
| Cartridge: | 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) |
| Action: | Bolt-action |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 840 m/s (2750 ft/s) |
| Effective Range: | 800m (880 yd) |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 5 (L82A1) Fixed loading tray. |
| Sights: | Front post, rear notch. Standard C3A1 sight is 10x scope. |
Where to find
The 1200 and its variations are fairly popular hunting weapons, including in Canada. Their use in the Canadian military and British Cadets would certainly make it available in a scavenging situation, though as with any military equipment it will not be easy or simple to find.
Complexity
The 1200 is a very basic bolt-action, and is generally considered reliable. However, the British military have found problems with barrel bulging in the L81A1, which resulted in its withdrawal, and there have been reported problems with barrels rusting.
Controls
- Safety: Located on the right side of the bolt sleeve. Push forward for FIRE, back for SAFE.
- Magazine release: Located in front of the trigger guard.
- Bolt handle: Located on the right side of the receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety back to activate it.
- Pull the bolt handle up and to the rear to expose the chamber. Take a single cartridge and push it into the chamber.
- Push the bolt handle forward and down to close and lock the bolt. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
- Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety back to activate it.
- Push the magazine catch forward and pull the magazine out.
- Pull the bolt handle back to eject the chambered round. Visually check the chamber for any ammunition.
- Close the bolt.
- Disengage the safety.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the firearm in a safe direction. Critical step in case the gun accidentally discharges!
- Unload the rifle as described above.
- Insert a nail or similar tool into the hole in the cocking piece. Pull the bolt back and out of the rifle.
- Press the plunger on the right side of the bolt sleeve and unscrew the striker assembly.
- Push down on the exposed cocking piece and turn it so it can be pulled off.
- Gently release spring pressure on the firing pin and remove it.
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