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 Mark V Ultramark.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Weatherby / Made in Japan by Howa
Model: Mark V Ultramark
Serial: H212343
Date of Manufacture: 1989-1991 (According to https://weatherbycollectors.com/wbydata.pdf)
Caliber: .270 Weatherby Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: High-Quality Swarovski Optik Habicht 3-9x36A Nova Scope
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Skip-Line Checkered Grips, Maple Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The bottom of the floorplate is engraved with scroll artwork and a banner that reads “WEATHERBY ULTRAMARK”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Weatherby Mark V, introduced in 1958, is Roy Weatherby’s first proprietary bolt-action rifle, engineered to handle the extreme pressures of his high-velocity magnum cartridges. Its signature nine-lug, interrupted-screw bolt provides maximum strength while allowing a short 54-degree lift for faster, smoother cycling. Early production involved Pacific Founders Inc. in California, which manufactured the initial investment-cast receivers, while Weatherby assembled and finished the rifles at his South Gate facility. By 1959, full production moved to J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, where forged steel receivers and hammer-forged barrels were crafted to exacting standards; these German-made Mark Vs are highly prized by collectors. In the early 1970s, manufacturing shifted to Howa in Japan due to rising costs, and many collectors note that Howa-made rifles exhibit machining and finishing that rivals or surpasses that of the Sauer-made guns. U.S. production resumed in the mid-1990s under contractors Saco Defense (later acquired by General Dynamics) and Acrometal/ATEK. The Mark V platform allowed Weatherby to move beyond Mauser-based actions, creating a fully proprietary design capable of handling experimental cartridges exceeding 100,000 psi. Over the years, the Mark V has been offered in a wide range of models and configurations—including standard, stainless, Deluxe, Accumark, Backcountry, Hunter, Apex, UltraMark, and the scaled-down Varmintmaster—with various stock options and barrel lengths.
Model: Mark V Ultramark
Serial: H212343
Date of Manufacture: 1989-1991 (According to https://weatherbycollectors.com/wbydata.pdf)
Caliber: .270 Weatherby Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24"
Optics/Sights: High-Quality Swarovski Optik Habicht 3-9x36A Nova Scope
Stock/Grips: High Gloss Monte Carlo Walnut Stock with Skip-Line Checkered Grips, Maple Spacers, Rosewood Pistol Grip Cap, and Forend Tip
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard / The bottom of the floorplate is engraved with scroll artwork and a banner that reads “WEATHERBY ULTRAMARK”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Weatherby Mark V, introduced in 1958, is Roy Weatherby’s first proprietary bolt-action rifle, engineered to handle the extreme pressures of his high-velocity magnum cartridges. Its signature nine-lug, interrupted-screw bolt provides maximum strength while allowing a short 54-degree lift for faster, smoother cycling. Early production involved Pacific Founders Inc. in California, which manufactured the initial investment-cast receivers, while Weatherby assembled and finished the rifles at his South Gate facility. By 1959, full production moved to J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, where forged steel receivers and hammer-forged barrels were crafted to exacting standards; these German-made Mark Vs are highly prized by collectors. In the early 1970s, manufacturing shifted to Howa in Japan due to rising costs, and many collectors note that Howa-made rifles exhibit machining and finishing that rivals or surpasses that of the Sauer-made guns. U.S. production resumed in the mid-1990s under contractors Saco Defense (later acquired by General Dynamics) and Acrometal/ATEK. The Mark V platform allowed Weatherby to move beyond Mauser-based actions, creating a fully proprietary design capable of handling experimental cartridges exceeding 100,000 psi. Over the years, the Mark V has been offered in a wide range of models and configurations—including standard, stainless, Deluxe, Accumark, Backcountry, Hunter, Apex, UltraMark, and the scaled-down Varmintmaster—with various stock options and barrel lengths.
Chamberings include nearly every Weatherby Magnum ever produced, such as the .224, .240, .257, .270, .300, .30-378, .308, .340, .350, .378, .416, and .460 Weatherby Magnum, as well as more common calibers like .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor. A major redesign in 2016 introduced the “New Mark V,” featuring an adjustable LXX trigger, a slimmer stock with an ergonomic palm swell, and hand-lapped barrels delivering guaranteed sub-MOA accuracy. Modern materials such as carbon fiber, titanium, and Cerakote finishes enhance durability and reduce weight. Today, the Weatherby Mark V and its variants are a symbol of innovation, precision, and craftsmanship, upholding Roy Weatherby’s legacy while offering shooters and collectors a versatile and highly collectible platform.
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.
Shipping Details
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1148478645 |
BidPrice: |
1425 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-01-25 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1531 |
