Weatherby Miroku Custom Shop Mark V .30-06 Scoped Bolt Rifle MFD 1972-1994
SOLD FOR: $2650
LSB#: 210421JB21
Make: Weatherby, MFG By Miroku Japan
Model: Mark V Custom Shop
Serial Number: H1335772
Year of Manufacture: 1972-1994
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle With Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the shank is marked “.30-06”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked with the serial number “H135772”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MARK V / U.S. PATENT NO. 3,013,355” and “Weatherby / SOUTH GATE CALIF. MADE IN JAPAN”. The rear left of the receiver is decorated with pin motifs. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “772”. The bolt and follower have jeweling. The floor plate is marked “WEATHERBY CUSTOM” on a banner surrounded by floral engraving.
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. Equipped to the top of the receiver via a two-piece leupold style rail and two rings is a Weatherby Premier scope with 3-9x magnification and a duplex reticle. The scope shows some light operational wear and the lenses are bright and clear. Overall, this scope rates in about Fine condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece skipline checkered walnut with a high gloss finish, a raised Monte Carlo comb, a capped pistol grip and cheekpiece. There is a ventilated brown rubber recoil pad marked “Weatherby” mounted on the butt with a black spacer. There is a rosewood grip cap with tan spacer and a tan diamond shaped piece of wood inlet into its bottom surface. There is also a rosewood nose cap with a tan spacer. There are sling swivel studs in the belly and on the forend. There are some hardly notable handling marks and a few tiny compressions. The checkering is strong and intact. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4” and 12 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and wood, respectively. The pad shows light wear and is soft. The stock is in Fine-Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some faint handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is light and crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the previously mentioned Weatherby scope.
Our Assessment: This is a beautiful Weatherby Custom Shop Mark V that was manufactured in Japan by Miroku. This rifle has an excellent bore and a clean, light trigger. Another sweet addition is the Weatherby Premier scope that is in Fine condition. All this thing needs is a decent sling and it will be ready to hunt with. Please see our photos and good luck!