Weatherby Germany Model Mark XXII .22 LR 23″ Blue Sling Bolt Rifle MFD 2006

SOLD FOR: $2200

LSB#: 210419FW31

Make: Weatherby

Model: Mark XXII

Serial Number: AS005650

Year of Manufacture: 2006 (AS Date Code)

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Magazine Fed Bolt Action Rifle

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked, “USE ONLY / Cal..22 l.r.”. The left side of the receiver is marked, “Mark XXII”, “Weatherby / PASO ROBLES, CA”, and “MADE IN GERMANY”. The right side of the chamber ring is marked “AS005650”. The front face of the bolt is marked “650”. The top of the extractor and the button of the bolt handle are marked with an “Eagle / N” proof mark. The base plate of the magazine is marked with a Weatherby “W” and “.17HM2 / .22l.r.”.

Barrel Length: 23”

Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the receiver contains a male dovetail and is drilled, tappe, and filled in four places. Currently installed is a single Weatherby ring at the rear of the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is high gloss checkered wood with a capped forend, a capped pistol grip with a white diamond inlay, a Monte Carlo comb with a cheek piece, and a brown rubber press checkered Weatherby buttpad with a black spacer. There is a sling swivel front and back with a brown leather Weatherby sling installed. The most notable imperfection on the sling is a minor scuff midway. There is a small amount of verdigris on the rear button. The sling rates in about Fine overall condition. There are no significant imperfections on the wood, only faint handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttpad, which shows little wear. Overall, the stock rates in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are some infrequent tiny freckles of oxidation scattered on the barrel that would otherwise go unnoticed. Otherwise, there is only light handling wear. The finish is deep and lustrous. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine condition. (See Mechanics)

Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly. The mag release is a little stiff and must be manually returned when the mag is reinserted. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the previously mentioned sling and a single 5-round magazine, with minimal wear in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: What a nice .22 bolt action rifle! Everyone needs a .22, they are loads of fun, great for training and field use, or filling the pot. This one is just exceptionally nice. Beautifully blued and wood finished, the Mark XXII is a true connoisseur’s rifle. The trigger is the nicest we have ever felt on a stock .22 rifle, and it is finished far better than a run-of-the-mill rifle that you will see at the range. This one shows little use and is in Fine condition. If you need a fine rifle as a present you can’t do better than this. Please see our photos and good luck!