Any Weatherby experts out there?

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26 February 2003, 05:43

lofter

Any Weatherby experts out there?

I have this model in a 270 Win. It has a high gloss barreled action in a highgloss finished stock (looks like claro). I have a few books but could not find a rifle from weatherby with this description. Can anyone tell me is this is a standard model or a custom shop offering?

[ 02-27-2003, 07:36: Message edited by: lofter ]

26 February 2003, 08:05

Rich Anderson

This might possibly be the Vanguard which was similar to the MKIV but not as fancy.

26 February 2003, 09:25

Orion 1

I think what you have is now known as the Mark V Deluxe. I'm assuming what you have is a Mark V. How many lugs does the bolt have?

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe

26 February 2003, 20:25

lofter

It's a mark V action but does not have the contrasting forarm tip like the deluxe.....but everything else about it looks like a deluxe.

27 February 2003, 04:07

Orion 1

Hi lofter, I think then the rifle you have is still in the catalog as Mark V Sporter. Their description pretty much matches yours, although apparently Weatherby switched from a high gloss finish to a matte lacquer finish since they made yours.
Weatherby Mark V Sporter

27 February 2003, 16:38

lofter

The book I have lists the gun as low lustre blue and my book is 8 yrs old and I don't believe that my rifle is older than that.

27 February 2003, 17:00

lofter

BTT

27 February 2003, 18:04

Orion 1

quote:
Originally posted by lofter:
The book I have lists the gun as low lustre blue and my book is 8 yrs old and I don't believe that my rifle is older than that.

I was refering to the wood finish in my last post. Nevertheless, I believe the last example I posted is your rifle, the cosmetic differences being minor spec changes over the years.