Weatherby Mark V Deluxe .257 Wby. Mag. Bolt-Action Rifle, 26 in Barrel, Howa-Made Japan (1994)
This Weatherby Mark V Deluxe in .257 Wby. Mag. pairs a 26 in sightless sporter barrel with the classic high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock. Made in Japan by Howa in 1994, it features polished blue metalwork, distinctive Deluxe stock appointments, and the proven Mark V action. Two-piece scope bases and a leather sling are installed, making it ready for your preferred optics and carry setup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore is clean and bright.
What’s Included
- Leather rifle sling with quick-detach swivels (installed)
- Two-piece scope bases (installed)
The Mark V Deluxe configuration showcases a high-gloss walnut Monte Carlo stock built for right-hand shooters, with a cheekpiece, skip-line checkering, and classic Weatherby accents. It includes a rosewood fore-end tip and grip cap with white-line spacers and an inlaid white diamond, plus a ventilated recoil pad and QD sling swivel studs.
The action is Weatherby’s Mark V multi-lug rotating bolt with bright longitudinal flutes, an enclosed shroud, and a recessed bolt face with a plunger ejector and small extractor. Feeding is via an internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate, offering a 3+1 capacity in .257 Wby. Mag.
The 26 in sporter-contour barrel is sightless for a clean profile. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and this rifle has two-piece scope bases installed. Metal surfaces carry a polished blue finish that matches the Deluxe presentation.
Barrel rollmarks include .257 WBY MAG and MARK V U.S. PATENT NO. 3,013,355, with Weatherby South Gate, Calif. script on the right side. This Japanese-production example was made by Howa in 1994, and the H-prefix serial denotes Howa manufacture.