Weatherby Mark V Deluxe 7mm Wby. Mag. (Japan) - 24 in Barrel, 9-Lug Magnum Action, Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40
This Japanese-made Weatherby Mark V Deluxe stands out with its Howa-produced magnum action featuring nine locking lugs and an approximately 54-degree bolt lift, a 24-inch sporter barrel, and the classic high-polish blued finish. It wears the glossy walnut Monte Carlo stock with skip-line checkering and rosewood accents that define the Deluxe series. A Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40 scope is installed, adding practical capability to a well-regarded platform from the 1991–1994 H-prefix era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Optic: Leupold Vari-X IIc 3–9x scope with reticle (type not specified)
- Scope Mounts: Two-piece bases with split rings (brand not marked)
The Howa Japan-production Mark V magnum action uses nine locking lugs and an approximately 54-degree bolt lift for smooth cycling. The bolt body is fluted, and the action pairs with an internal box magazine and a hinged floorplate for a 3+1 capacity in 7mm Weatherby Magnum.
The 24-inch sporter barrel and high-polish blued finish on the barrel and receiver reflect the classic Mark V Deluxe presentation. The rifle is equipped with a two-position safety and has no factory iron sights.
The walnut stock features a Monte Carlo cheekpiece, crisp skip-line checkering, a rosewood forend tip, and a rosewood grip cap with a diamond inlay. A ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer and sling swivel studs complete the Deluxe stock package. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Markings include "MARK V - U.S. PATENT NO. 3,013,355" and "Weatherby - SOUTH GATE CALIF. MADE IN JAPAN," consistent with early-1990s Japanese production. This example falls within the 1991–1994 H-prefix serial era, and the bolt handle root carries hand-scribed matching digits.
A Leupold Vari-X IIc 3-9x40 scope is installed on two-piece bases with split rings and uses a reticle (type not specified).