Weatherby Mark V Deluxe .300 Weatherby Magnum, Howa Japan (1972–1974), 24 Inch Barrel, High-Polish Blue, Monte Carlo Walnut
This Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300 Weatherby Magnum is a Howa-made, South Gate-marked rifle from the 1972–1974 era. It features the Mark V action with a multi-lug locking head and a short 54-degree bolt lift, a 24-inch polished blue barrel with a recessed crown, and a deluxe Monte Carlo walnut stock with classic Weatherby appointments. The receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece scope bases installed, and the rifle uses an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 3+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings from previous handling and use are present. Rust and pitting are evident. The stock is cracked at the rear of the action and the rifle is not operable in its current state. This rifle is offered as a gunsmith special and will need a new stock and the barrel polished before firing. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Two-piece scope bases installed
The Mark V action stands out for its multi-lug locking head and short 54-degree bolt lift, delivering smooth cycling and strong lockup. An internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate provides a 3+1 capacity in .300 Weatherby Magnum.
The 24-inch barrel is finished in high-polish blue and capped with a recessed crown. The rifle was produced without factory iron sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped with two-piece scope bases already installed.
Stocked in high-gloss walnut, the Deluxe pattern includes a Monte Carlo profile with a right-hand cheekpiece, skip-line checkering, a rosewood fore-end tip with white-line spacer and diamond inlay, and a rosewood pistol-grip cap with a white-line spacer. A ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer completes the traditional Weatherby look, with a 13.5 length of pull.
Production is Howa (Japan) with barrel/action markings reading "South Gate, Calif. Made in Japan," along with "Weatherby 300 Magnum" and U.S. Patent No. 3,013,355. Safety features include a right-side thumb safety with a red safety indicator.