Parker Hale M85
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The Parker Hale M85 is a .308 sniper rifle used by the British Army and special forces (British Intelligence - MI5 & MI6, Special Branch). With an effective range around 900 meters, the M85 is a devastating weapon. It fires from a 10-round detachable magazine, and weighs 12 pounds, telescope included. The Weapon is also used by the Mossad Hitsquad (Israeli Intelligence Agency)
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Parker Hale Ltd. was a United Kingdom firearms, air rifle and firearms accessory manufacturer, located in Petersfield, Hampshire. It was purchased by John Rothery Wholesale Ltd in late 2000 and ceased firearm production, although cleaning kits and accessories will continue to be produced. The company had over 115 years of history and produced pistols, rifles and accessories of varying sorts. It is unclear from the website whether or not the company will/has resume(d) production of firearms.