Weatherby Mark V LH 7mm WBY MAG

Updated September 9, 2026

Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Bolt-Action Rifle — 7mm Weatherby Magnum | South Gate, Calif. / Made in Japan Up for auction is a strikingly handsome Weatherby Mark V bolt-action rifle chambered in the storied 7mm Weatherby Magnum, one of Roy Weatherby's own high-velocity cartridge designs. This example carries the desirable "South Gate, Calif. — Made in Japan" roll marking, identifying it as one of the Howa-built Mark V rifles produced for Weatherby during the brand's celebrated Japanese-manufacture era — a period prized by collectors for exceptional fit, finish, and wood-to-metal quality. Highlights for Collectors Action: Classic Weatherby Mark V bolt action with low-profile bolt handle, hooded/adjustable rear sight, and factory-fitted scope bases already mounted on the receiver bridge and ring Caliber: 7mm Weatherby Magnum — "USE ONLY WEATHERBY 7mm W.M." clearly stamped on the barrel Markings: "Weatherby® / South Gate Calif. / Made in Japan," "MARK V," and "U.S. Patent No. 3,013,355" crisply roll-marked on the receiver Serial Number: Visible on receiver ring, matching under top tang Finish: Deep, glossy blue on barrel and action, showing rich contrast against the wood Stock: Gorgeous high-grade walnut with vivid flame/fiddleback figure through the buttstock and pistol grip — the kind of exhibition-quality grain collectors seek out Furniture Details: Rosewood-style forend tip and pistol grip cap with contrasting white spacer lines, diamond-point hand checkering on the forend and grip, and a ventilated recoil pad Sling Studs: Front and rear swivel studs installed Bolt: Smooth, jeweled bolt body with red cocking indicator visible at the shroud Condition This rifle presents in excellent overall condition, with a bright, mirror-like blued finish on the barrel and receiver and minimal handling marks on the stock. The wood-to-metal fit is tight and clean, consistent with the well-regarded craftsmanship of the Japanese-production Mark V rifles. Why Collectors Want This Rifle Weatherby rifles from the South Gate, California era — manufactured under contract in Japan before production later shifted — are increasingly sought after for their superb wood selection, glass-smooth actions, and old-world attention to detail. Paired with the flat-shooting 7mm Weatherby Magnum cartridge, this rifle represents both a serious hunting arm and a fine addition to any Weatherby or American sporting-rifle collection.

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