Weatherby W. Germany Mark V .300 Mag 24” Bolt Rifle & Scope, 1960s C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,080.00
LSB# WY241106CH001
Make: Weatherby, Mfg. by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in W. Germany
Model: Mark V
Serial Number: 33174
Year of Manufacture: 1960s to 73, C&R
Caliber: .300 Weatherby Magnum
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle With Internal Hinged Floorplate Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Weatherby / .300 MAGNUM”. The left side of the receiver is marked “MARK V / PATENT PENDING”, “Weatherby”. The right side of the receiver is marked “33174”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN W.GERMANY” The buttpad is marked “Weatherby” with a patent date.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. Equipped to the top of the receiver via a single-piece B&L Optical Co. mount with a matching B&L BALVar8 Scope. The reticle is a fine duplex
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, a capped pistol grip, and a brown Weatherby buttpad. 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 is a sling stud in the belly and on the forend, both of which are installed with sling swivels. There are a few light scattered handling marks. Notably, there is a scrape on the right side of the grip and another on the right side of the forearm. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad, which shows light wear. The stock is in Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is no erosion or pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish.There are scattered faint lines throughout the barrel. The bolt knob shows minor finish wear. The lower metal shows faint scratches. There is finish loss around the muzzle as well as a few scratches and nicks around the barrel a few inches from the muzzle. The receiver and bolt have turned a nice plum color. 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: Allen soft case, scope.
Our Assessment: 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 Fine condition with a vintage Weatherby optic and will make a fine addition to a collection or become a new favorite hunting rifle. -R.E.
