Weatherby Vanguard .257 Wby. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 26 in Barrel, Matte Blued, Howa Japan, Synthetic Monte Carlo Stock
This Weatherby Vanguard in .257 Weatherby Magnum pairs a 26-inch sporter-taper barrel with a durable synthetic Monte Carlo stock. Built in Japan by Howa and marked "MADE IN JAPAN HOWA," it features a matte blued finish throughout, a right-side cheekpiece, and a Decelerator recoil pad. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope bases, and the internal box magazine uses a hinged floorplate with a 3+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. The barrel shows some finish scuffing.
What’s Included
- Weatherby Vanguard .257 Wby. Mag. bolt-action rifle
The .257 Weatherby Magnum chambering, paired with a 26-inch, non-fluted sporter-taper barrel, offers the performance this cartridge is known for. The barrel is matte blued, unthreaded, and finished with a plain crown.
The rifle is built on the Vanguard action with a bolt-shroud safety lever and an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate for a 3+1 capacity. The receiver is matte blued and drilled and tapped for scope bases.
The stock is a rugged synthetic design finished in green with black webbing. It features a Monte Carlo profile with a right-side cheekpiece, a Decelerator recoil pad for comfort, and sling-swivel studs for easy carry.
Manufactured for Weatherby by Howa in Japan, this rifle bears the "MADE IN JAPAN HOWA" marking. The length of pull measures 13.25 inches, and the rifle is configured without factory sights.