Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Left Hand .270 magnum Bolt Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $2050
WOA#: WY240214WD014
Make: Weatherby
Model: Mark V Deluxe LH
Serial Number: H106884
Year of Manufacture: 1972
Caliber: 270 Magnum
Action Type: Left Hand Bolt Action
Markings: On the left side of the chamber we find our serial number “H106884”. On the right side of the chamber is the Weatherby trademark above the caliber “.270 Magnum”. On the right of the receiver we see “MARK V”; US PATENT NO.3,013,355 further towards the ejection port, still on the right of the receiver we can see the Waeatherby trademark prominently displayed over our import and makers marks, “SOUTHGATE CALIF. MADE IN JAPAN”
Barrel Length: 23 ? inches
Sights / Optics: This rifle is drilled and tapped and has rings mounted ready to receive your preferred one-inch diameter scope. No scope comes with this rifle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is beautiful like all Weatherby stocks. The Iconic diamond has been inlaid into the pummel. Well balanced and carved with fine checkering.Checkering is still sharp in most places. This gun has not been used much. Some scratches and nicks show in the light, mostly towards the cheek swell. Two sling swivels have been delicately installed. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the factory buttpad. The stock rates in about 95% overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One Non-removable 4 round Magazine is attached to the rifle. Follower show no scarring and still has those beautiful machine marks we have all come to expect from Weatherby Manufacturing. The floorplate Mas been personalized with scrollwork and the initials “MRS”
Type of Finish: High Polished Blued Steel
Finish Originality: Completely Factory Original Finish
Bore Condition: The bore is Bright and blue and the rifling is strong with a mirrored finish. There is zero erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. With only a bit missing around the muzzle which is common for rifles of this age. The balance of the finish shows wear exactly where you would expect to find it. The screw heads are sharp.The markings are correct depth and well preserved.. Overall, this rifle rates in about 95% condition.
Mechanics: The action functions fluidly and flawlessly. 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: None
Our Assessment: Introduced by Roy Weatherby in 1958, the Mark V action was designed to be the strongest action in the world. Roy wanted to create a high-quality, accurate, and powerful rifle for hunting that could handle his high-velocity cartridges.A Weatherby Mark V rifle is more than just the sum of its parts; it’s an embodiment of precision and performance. The rifle was marketed as “The World’s Strongest Bolt Action”. The Mark V action has been tested to be able to contain up to 200,000 CUP (Copper Units of Pressure). The testing of the rifle was conducted on a production rifle chambered for the . 300 Weatherby Magnum. Given its higher pressure and larger case which holds more powder than the . 270 Winchester, the . 270 Weatherby has about 200 ft/s faster performance with any particular bullet weight.The 270 Weatherby with the right bullet is more than capable of taking elk out to 1000 yards if you are proficient enough to do the job and the rifle is capable of MOA or better accuracy.Weatherby says their 270 mag weighing in at 9.25lbs, shooting a 130gr SP will recoil at about 25.2 ft/lbs. This Rifle in particular is in Fine shape and would be a definite statement piece for any collection. One can imagine owning one of the oldest and finest bolt action rifles ever produced almost just as if it just rolled off the factory floor. The styling of this rifle leaves nothing to be desired. Purchase this rifle, you will not be disappointed.
Kris F.
