Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic .30-06 Bolt-Action Rifle, 24-Inch Blued, Japan-Made
This Weatherby Vanguard Synthetic in .30-06 combines a 24-inch sporter contour barrel with a durable black synthetic Monte Carlo stock and a deep blued finish. It is Japanese-made and marked "ATASCADERO, CALIF." on the receiver, with a bright polished bolt body and a right-side sliding safety. The receiver is drilled and tapped and comes with installed two-piece bases and 1-inch rings. This example falls outside Weatherby's 1970–1993 Vanguard safety-recall range.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- 1-inch scope rings (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases (installed)
The rifle features a 24-inch sporter contour barrel chambered in .30-06, paired with Weatherby's bolt-action system and an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 4+1 capacity. There are no iron sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped.
The black synthetic Monte Carlo stock includes a right-side cheekpiece, molded checkering, a rubber recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. The length of pull measures 13.75 inches, providing a straightforward, comfortable fit for a wide range of shooters.
Construction details include a blued receiver and barrel, a bright polished bolt body, and a right-side sliding safety on the bolt shroud. The receiver is rollmarked "ATASCADERO, CALIF." and the rifle bears "MADE IN JAPAN" proof marks, confirming its Japanese manufacture.
Practical mounting options are in place with two-piece scope bases and 1-inch rings already installed, allowing the buyer to add glass of their choice without additional hardware.