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LOT 543
Weatherby Custom Mark V Bolt Action Rifle in .257 Wby Magnum with Scope - Serial no. H271769, 257 WBY
magnum cal., 26 inch
heavy round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1972 and 1994. The heavy barrel
lacks provisions for sights and is marked at the chamber on the left with the caliber
marking. The receiver is marked with the Weatherby markings on the left wall and the serial number on the right of the ring. A set of
scope rings rest atop the action holding a Weatherby Supreme 3-9x44 scope. The floorplate
is engraved with light floral motifs and “WEATHERBY CUSTOM” on a ribbon. The barrel and
action are mounted in a nicely contrasted skip-line checkered walnut pistol grip stock with
contrasting forend and grip caps, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and brown ventilated
Weatherby recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish, some light handling
marks, and crisp stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 542
Factory Engraved and Precious Metal Inlaid Weatherby Custom Mark V Bolt Action Rifle in .300 Wby Magnum with
Scope - Serial no. SB076488, 300 WBY magnum cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1995
and 2004. Blued barrel manufactured without sights, two bands at the muzzle and chamber (gold outer ring and silver inner ring), and caliber marking on
the left of the chamber. The action, scope rings, and bolt shroud display broad gold borders with silver floral scroll on a black background inside. The floorplate displays a matching
motif to the action with the floral scroll surrounding a scene of a bear standing upright in a wooded scene. The action is marked with the model and manufacturer markings on the left
and serial number on the right of the ring. Mounted atop the action is a Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x50mm scope. The barrel and action is mounted in a beautifully figured multipoint checkered walnut
stock with contrasting forend and grip caps, engraved diamond plaque on the grip cap, Monte Carlo cheekpiece, and solid brown Decelerator recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks, and crisp engraving and stock checkering. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 541
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Weatherby Crown Grade Mark V Bolt Action Rifle in .300 Wby Magnum with Scope - Serial no. H135130, 300 WBY magnum
cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured between 1972 and 1994. The bolt shroud and action display floral scroll engraving on a
matted background. The engraving extends onto the barrel forming a 10 inch wedge of embellishment which surrounds
all of the markings. The floorplate has been engraved to match and inlaid with a relief gold moose in a mountainous scene.
Scope rings are mounted to the receiver and are engraved to match and holds a Weatherby 3-9x40 scope. Mounted in a
nicely contrasted walnut stock with floral carved grip sections with a stippled background, contrasting forend and grip caps,
multipiece wooden inlays, and a ventilated Weatherby recoil pad.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling marks and crisp engraving. The stock is
very fine with some minor dings and scratches and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500