Grace's Guide
British Industrial History
Grace's Guide is the leading source of historical information on industry and manufacturing in Britain. This web publication contains 148,131 pages of information and 233,678 images on early companies, their products and the people who designed and built them.
Parker-Hale
From Graces Guide
Parker-Hale Ltd. of Bisley Works, Whittall Street, Birmingham, 4. Telephone: Central 7162. Telegraphic Address: "Riflemen, Birmingham"
1880 Company founded.
1904 Private company formed as A. G. Parker and Co
1936 Name changed.
1937 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. "Valvespout" Diaphragm Type and Force-feed Leak-proof Oilers of various capacities and styles. "Discoflex" All-metal Fuel Oil Filters. "Discoflex" All-metal Filters for various trades. (Stand No. A.600) [1]
1961 Firearms and accessories. 200 employees. [2]