Weatherby Vanguard Howa (Made in Japan) Bolt-Action Rifle in .308 Win with 22" Barrel, Muzzle Brake, and Scope Mount
This Weatherby Vanguard is a Howa-made, Japan-produced bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Win. It features a 22" barrel with a ported muzzle brake, a black synthetic stock with textured panels, and a rubber recoil pad. Markings include "WEATHERBY" and "VANGUARD" on the receiver, along with "MADE IN JAPAN" and "HOWA" stamps and a barrel marking that reads "USE ONLY .308 WIN."
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Original Finish: Original finish.
Mechanics: Mechanically sound; functions as intended.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scuffs and scratches on the barrel and muzzle brake.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Scope mount
Built on a right-hand bolt action, this Vanguard is set up as a straightforward .308 Win rifle with a 4-round maximum capacity (per supplied information). The manual safety is marked with S/F, and the receiver is clearly marked "WEATHERBY" and "VANGUARD."
The 22" barrel is fitted with a ported muzzle brake. The barrel is marked "USE ONLY .308 WIN," and the rifle shows no iron sights in the provided images.
The stock is black synthetic/polymer with textured panels for added grip, paired with a rubber recoil pad. The overall configuration is clean and practical, with a black finish throughout.
Import/proof markings include "MADE IN JAPAN" and "HOWA," identifying this as a Japan-made Howa submodel under the Weatherby Vanguard line.