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LOT 3463
Weatherby Mark V Crown Grade Bolt Action Rifle with Carved Stock and Scope - Serial no. H185742, 257 WBY magnum cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. Manufactured in the Weatherby Custom Shop between 1974 and 1992, this rifle features no
provisions for sights. The barrel is marked on the left of the chamber with the caliber. The action
is marked on the left with the model and manufacturer markings and the serial number on the
right of the ring. The action is topped with a Weatherby Supreme 3-9x44 scope. Mounted in a
magnificently figured walnut stock with contrasting forend and grip caps, floral carved forend and
pistol grip, contrasting grip inlays at the action and butt, and engraved initial diamond bearing
the initials “D/M/B”.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with limited handling marks
concentrated on the stock and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent. Optics clear, reticle crisp.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 3462
Engraved and Gold Inlaid Weatherby Crown Grade Mark V Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. H251817, 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 red stag. Scope rings on receiver 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, limited
handling, and crisp engraving. Stock is very fine with a couple minor
dings and crisp carving. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 3464
Weatherby 1976 Bicentennial Mark V Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. B-0999, 257 WBY
magnum cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. One of 1,000 manufactured in 1976
by Howa Machine Company in Japan, with standard markings and
features of the commemorative.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 99% plus original finish with a few very light handling
marks. The wood is also excellent with light handling marks and sharp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900