Weatherby Mark V Deluxe .300 Wby. Mag., 24 in Ported Barrel, High-Gloss Walnut, Japan/Howa Era
This Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .300 Weatherby Magnum pairs the classic nine-lug magnum action and 54° bolt lift with a 24 in high-polish blued sporter barrel and a high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock. Built during the Japan/Howa era, it features quality fit and finish, a recessed crown, and receiver-mounted scope bases. Lateral compensation ports are cut near the muzzle to help manage the .300 Wby. Mag. cartridge.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The action cycles with a smooth, glassy feel. The stock shows a high-gloss finish with scattered scratches and blemishes. The bluing also presents well with only minor scratches and blemishes visible.
What's Included
- Weatherby Mark V Deluxe .300 Wby. Mag. bolt-action rifle
- Scope mounts installed on the receiver
The 24 in sporter-profile barrel is high-polish blued with a recessed crown and unbranded lateral porting near the muzzle. Barrel has compensation ports cut near the muzzle. This will greatly reduce recoil. There is no separate muzzle brake installed, preserving the rifle’s clean profile.
The Mark V magnum action uses nine locking lugs and a short 54° bolt lift for rapid cycling and strong lock-up. It is a right-hand bolt with a cocking indicator and three gas-relief holes in the bolt body. Safety is managed by a bolt-shroud safety with a red indicator. Feeding is from an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 3+1 capacity.
The high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock is configured for right-handed use with a cheekpiece and wrap-around skip-line checkering for a confident hold. Accents include a rosewood fore-end tip with a white-line spacer and a rosewood grip cap with diamond inlay and a white-line spacer. A ventilated recoil pad and sling swivel studs are fitted, and the length of pull measures 13.5 in.
This Japan/Howa-era rifle (1972–1994) bears South Gate, Calif. and Made in Japan rollmarks, along with U.S. Patent No(s). 3,013,355. The receiver is drilled and tapped and currently fitted with scope mounts.
The rifle is finished in a high-polish blue and is configured without iron sights. An H-prefix serial denotes Howa/Japan production.