Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this head-turning bolt-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Weatherby / Howa in Japan Mark V Deluxe!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Weatherby / Howa in Japan
Model: Mark V Deluxe
Serial: H62289
Date of Manufacture: 1972-1994 (According to https://weatherby.com/support/authenticate-history/)
Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Leupold 3x9 VARI-X II Optic
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Checkered Grips, Maple Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Weatherby Mark V, introduced in 1958, is Roy Weatherby’s first proprietary bolt-action rifle, engineered from the ground up to withstand the extreme pressures of his high-velocity magnum cartridges. Its hallmark feature is the nine-lug, interrupted-screw bolt—a unique locking system designed to provide maximum strength while allowing for a short 54-degree bolt lift, enabling faster cycling and smoother operation. Early production involved Pacific Founders Inc. in California for the initial investment-cast receivers, but by 1959, manufacturing had shifted to J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, where forged steel receivers and hammer-forged barrels were produced to exacting standards. In 1964, Weatherby introduced the Varmintmaster, a scaled-down version of the Mark V with a six-lug bolt designed for smaller calibers, offering a lighter and more compact alternative. By the early 1970s, production moved to Howa in Japan, where Mark V rifles continued to be made with precision until U.S. manufacturing resumed in the mid-1990s. A major redesign in 2016 brought the “New Mark V,” featuring the adjustable LXX trigger, a slimmer stock with an ergonomic palm swell, and hand-lapped barrels guaranteed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy.
Model: Mark V Deluxe
Serial: H62289
Date of Manufacture: 1972-1994 (According to https://weatherby.com/support/authenticate-history/)
Caliber: .257 Weatherby Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: Leupold 3x9 VARI-X II Optic
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Checkered Grips, Maple Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Weatherby Mark V, introduced in 1958, is Roy Weatherby’s first proprietary bolt-action rifle, engineered from the ground up to withstand the extreme pressures of his high-velocity magnum cartridges. Its hallmark feature is the nine-lug, interrupted-screw bolt—a unique locking system designed to provide maximum strength while allowing for a short 54-degree bolt lift, enabling faster cycling and smoother operation. Early production involved Pacific Founders Inc. in California for the initial investment-cast receivers, but by 1959, manufacturing had shifted to J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, where forged steel receivers and hammer-forged barrels were produced to exacting standards. In 1964, Weatherby introduced the Varmintmaster, a scaled-down version of the Mark V with a six-lug bolt designed for smaller calibers, offering a lighter and more compact alternative. By the early 1970s, production moved to Howa in Japan, where Mark V rifles continued to be made with precision until U.S. manufacturing resumed in the mid-1990s. A major redesign in 2016 brought the “New Mark V,” featuring the adjustable LXX trigger, a slimmer stock with an ergonomic palm swell, and hand-lapped barrels guaranteed to deliver sub-MOA accuracy.
Today, the Mark V platform includes numerous variants—such as the Deluxe, Accumark, Backcountry, Hunter, and Apex—chambered in a wide array of cartridges ranging from Roy Weatherby’s powerful magnums like the .300, .340, and .460 Weatherby Magnum to more common calibers like .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. Modern models incorporate advanced materials like carbon fiber, titanium, and Cerakote finishes for enhanced durability and reduced weight. The Weatherby Mark V remains a symbol of innovation and excellence in precision rifle design, continuing Roy Weatherby’s legacy of high performance and craftsmanship.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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