Weatherby Mark V Midnight Backcountry .240 Wby. Mag., 24" Fluted Threaded Barrel, Bronze-Tone, Composite Stock
This Weatherby Mark V Midnight Backcountry stands out for its U.S. manufacture in Sheridan, Wyoming, its six-lug Mark V action with a short 54-degree bolt lift, and a 24-inch fluted, crowned, and threaded barrel with a thread protector. Chambered specifically for .240 Wby. Mag. and marked accordingly, it features a spiral-fluted bolt, a matte bronze-tone finish, and a composite stock with a distinctive gray finish accented by bronze/copper speckle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are mild wear marks and scuffs on the stock and metal. Overall, the rifle appears to be in great shape.
What’s Included
- Original Weatherby factory cardboard box ('Midnight Backcountry 240 WBY' label)
- Weatherby Mark V Rifles owner's manual
The Midnight Backcountry variant uses the proven six-lug Mark V bolt with a short 54-degree lift for smooth cycling. The bolt body is spiral-fluted, and the bottom metal includes a latch at the front of the trigger guard for the hinged floorplate.
The 24-inch barrel is fluted, crowned, and threaded, and it comes with a thread protector installed. The barrel is rollmarked "USE ONLY 240 WBY MAG" to clearly indicate the correct chambering.
The rifle wears a matte bronze-tone finish on the receiver and floorplate, which features the Weatherby W logo. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and there are no sights installed.
The composite stock is gray with bronze/copper speckle, fitted with a rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs. The internal box magazine has a capacity of three rounds, and the rifle uses a two-position safety. Rollmarks include WEATHERBY, SHERIDAN, WY and MARK V, MADE IN U.S.A.