Weatherby J.P. Sauer Mark V 300 Mag 24″ Redfield Bolt Action Rifle 1963 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1425
LSB#: 211210DV20
Make: Weatherby, Mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in W. Germany
Model: Mark V
Serial Number: 43387
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: 300 Weatherby Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle With Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the shank is marked “WEATHERBY / .300 MAGNUM”, the right side is marked “MADE IN W.-GERMANY”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked with the serial number “43387”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MARK V / U.S. PATENT 3,013,355”, “Weatherby”, and has three pin motifs at the rear. The bottom of the bolt handle is marked “3387”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. Equipped to the top of the receiver via a one-piece Redfield rail system and two rings is a Redfield optic with 4-12x magnification and a fine crosshair reticle. The external surface shows very little wear and the lenses are clear with a high level of visibility. The scope rates in about Fine condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece skip-line checkered walnut with a high gloss finish, a raised Monte Carlo comb with a cheekpiece, and a capped pistol grip. There is a brown rubber ventilated Weatherby recoil pad mounted on the butt with a black and white 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 swivels in the belly and on the forend with an attached brown leather sling. The sling shows light-moderate wear with verdigris on the buttons and no rips or tears. There are areas of light crazing in the finish, notably on the cheek piece and belly. There are also some light marks on the belly from contact with the sling swivel. There are some other dispersed minor draglines throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8” and 12 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and wood, respectively. The pad shows moderate rub wear and remains pliable. The stock is in Fine 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. There is an M.E. of 0.0.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is thinning at the muzzle. There are some sparse light scratches on the barrel and a cluster of deeper ones on the bottom of the muzzle. There is thinning on the bolt knob and the bolt shows operational wear. There is a small amount of very faint erosion on the floorplate. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine 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: The previously mentioned scope and a brown leather sling are included.
Our Assessment: The Weatherby Mark V is a centerfire, bolt-action rifle with an internal magazine. The rifle was introduced in 1957 by Weatherby and was designed to safely contain the high pressures associated with the Weatherby line of high performance cartridges. It is the flagship rifle of the Weatherby line of firearms. The Weatherby Mark V rifles are considered prestigious or luxury firearms by many. This is due in part to Roy Weatherby who presented the rifles to royalty, politicians, gun writers and actors including Prince Abdorreza Pahlavi of Iran, Generals James Doolittle and Chuck Yeager, Jack O’Connor, Warren Page, Elgin Gates and Lorne Greene and was able to use this fact as a marketing tool. In 1957, a contract with J.P. Sauer & Sohn was signed and manufacture took place there in West Germany, which is where this example was manufactured. This rifle is in Very Nice condition with a terrific bore and strong mechanics. It comes with a sling and Redfield scope as well. Please see our photos and good luck!
