Weatherby Mark XXII Deluxe .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 24 in Barrel, High-Polish Blue, Monte Carlo Walnut, Japan, With Weatherby 4x40 Scope
This Weatherby Mark XXII Deluxe stands out for its Japanese Nikko-era production (serial prefix N, 1970s) and classic Weatherby styling. It features a 24-inch barrel, jeweled bolt, and high-polish blued finish paired with a gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock. A Weatherby Mark XXII 4x40 riflescope is installed on rings and base, complementing the rifle's clean lines and period-correct presentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows mild use. A magazine is not included.
What’s Included
- Weatherby Mark XXII 4x40 riflescope (installed)
- Scope rings and base (installed)
The Mark XXII Deluxe is the magazine-fed semi-automatic variant chambered in .22 LR, built during Weatherby’s Japanese production era. The N-prefix serial indicates Nikko manufacture circa the 1970s. It uses a detachable box-magazine well and features right-side ejection with a round-knob, right-side charging handle.
The stock is classic Weatherby: gloss-finished walnut in a Monte Carlo profile with a right-hand cheekpiece. Details include skip-line checkering, a rosewood forend tip and pistol-grip cap with white line spacers, and the white diamond inlay. Length of pull measures 13.75 inches, and a Weatherby rubber buttpad caps the stock.
Metalwork shows a high-polish blued finish with a jeweled (engine-turned) bolt. Markings include CALIBER .22 L.R, MARK XXII, U.S. PATENT 3,155,004, and SOUTH GATE, CALIF., with a country-of-origin marking present. These features reflect the model’s period-correct configuration and Weatherby branding of the era.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped bead front and a barrel-mounted open rear sight base. The installed Weatherby Mark XXII 4x40 scope is mounted in rings on a base, providing a clear, straightforward sight picture while preserving the rifle’s classic lines.
Controls are simple and familiar, with a two-position safety and red indicator. The overall package showcases the Deluxe series’ attention to detail, combining refined finishes and distinctive stock work with Weatherby’s .22 LR semiautomatic action.