Weatherby Mark V Deluxe .300 Weatherby Magnum, West German (J.P. Sauer & Sohn, 1960) with 24-inch Sporter Barrel and Weatherby Imperial 4x81 Scope
This early West German Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300 Weatherby Magnum was produced by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in 1960 and bears the desirable "MARK V PATENTS PENDING" receiver marking. It features a 24-inch sporter-contour barrel, blued metalwork, and the classic high-gloss Monte Carlo walnut stock. The rifle comes fitted with a Weatherby Imperial 4x81 scope mounted in Buehler (Orinda, Calif.) bases and rings, and it lacks iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is in functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present. Rust and pitting are present. The bore presents a bright appearance on visual inspection. The bolt is difficult to remove from the action.
What's Included
- Optic: Weatherby Imperial 4x81 scope
- Scope mounts: Buehler (Orinda, Calif.) bases and rings
Built by J.P. Sauer & Sohn in West Germany, this Mark V Deluxe reflects early production with "MARK V PATENTS PENDING" on the receiver and "MADE IN GERMANY" markings. The barrel is marked "Weatherby 300 MAGNUM," aligning with its .300 Weatherby Magnum chambering and period-correct configuration. The serial bears no prefix, consistent with early manufacture.
The rifle is configured with a 24-inch sporter-contour, unthreaded barrel and a 3-round internal magazine. The bolt features a swept handle with a large pear-shaped knob, and the bolt body is left in-the-white. The receiver is blued, and the floorplate/trigger guard assembly presents in bright silver for classic Weatherby contrast.
Its Deluxe Monte Carlo stock is high-gloss walnut with a raised cheekpiece and distinctive skip-line checkering. Additional details include a contrasting forend tip with a white-line spacer, skip-line checkered pistol grip, sling swivel studs, and a Weatherby ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
The rifle lacks iron sights and is outfitted with a Weatherby Imperial 4x81 fixed 4x scope. The optic is mounted using Buehler bases and rings from Orinda, California, a well-regarded mounting solution from the era.