Whitworth Mark X 7mm Rem Mag Bolt Action Rifle & Leupold Vari-X III
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB#: LSB260708ES024
Make: Whitworth Rifle Company
Model: Mark X
Serial Number: B108995
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1970s to 1980s Modern
Caliber: 7mm Remington Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle with Internal Box Magazine
Markings: The barrel is marked “WHITWORTH RIFLE COMPANY MANCHESTER ENGLAND”. The chamber area is marked “CAL 7 MM REM MAG”. The receiver is marked “MARK X” and with the serial number “B108995”. British proof and inspection marks are present on the barrel and receiver. The scope is marked “LEUPOLD VARI-X III 2.5X8”. The scope mount is marked for Pachmayr and its Lo-Swing system.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a checkered ramp mounted to the barrel. The rear sight is a three leaf express sight with V-notches graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards. The rifle is also equipped with a Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x scope with a duplex reticle with clear picture mounted in a Pachmayr Lo-Swing side mount. The Lo-Swing mount allows the scope to be swung aside for access to the rifle’s iron sights.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a one piece walnut sporter stock with a checkered capped pistol grip, Monte Carlo style comb, raised cheekpiece, and recoil pad. The stock shows scattered handling and operational wear including scratches and compression marks. There are no major chips or cracks visible. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the recoil pad. Overall, the stock rates in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light corrosion throughout the bore. In the opinion of the writer, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its original blued finish. The balance shows light handling and operational wear with minor marks and edge wear. The stock shows scattered scratches, compression marks, and other signs of normal handling and use while retaining an attractive overall appearance. The sights, scope, and Pachmayr Lo-Swing mount remain installed. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the installed Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x scope and Pachmayr Lo-Swing scope mount.
Our Assessment: The Whitworth Mark X is a traditional sporting rifle based on the well proven Mauser 98 pattern bolt action. Whitworth rifles combined the strength and reliability of the controlled feed Mauser system with traditional sporting appointments intended for serious hunting use. Chambered in 7mm Remington Magnum, this example offers a flat shooting cartridge that became particularly popular for hunting medium and large game at extended distances.
This rifle remains in Very Good overall condition, retaining about 97% of its original blued finish. The walnut sporter stock has a classic Monte Carlo profile with a raised cheekpiece and checkered pistol grip, and it shows scattered handling marks and compression marks consistent with field use. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and rates 9/10 despite light corrosion throughout. Its traditional iron sight arrangement consists of a ramp mounted front sight and a three leaf express rear sight graduated for 100, 200, and 300 yards.
A particularly interesting feature of this rifle is its period optics setup. The Leupold Vari-X III 2.5-8x scope is carried in a Pachmayr Lo-Swing mount, allowing the optic to be moved aside so the express sights remain available without removing the scope. Combined with the Mark X action, 7mm Remington Magnum chambering, walnut sporting stock, and vintage Leupold glass, this is an attractive classic hunting rifle with a distinctive period configuration. Please see our photos and good luck with your bids!-C.M.