Old Weatherby Mark V 300wby

[CO2130]

I’ve recently acquired this old Mark V from my dad. It’s chambered in 300wby with the 9 lug action. It’s a lilja barrel, about 24” with a brake. The rifle isn’t pristine but is in pretty good shape for its age with what appears to be an old Bell & Carlson stock that’s been bedded. I’m hoping some hardcore Weatherby guys may jump in and recommend a good place to post this rifle for sale, and maybe even some recommended prices. Thanks for any advice offered!

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[sneaky]

Can't help you there, every rifle my dad has ever given me I've kept.

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[ofl0926]

I would first suggest trying to find out the exact model of the rifle. By looking at it, it might be an Alaskan. If I am correct, the rifle might Japanese made.
Based on some quick searching,, an Alaskan model sold with a scope for 1k.
Truthfully, I would keep the rifle. 300wby is an awesome caliber and the fact that it was your fathers, I would also keep for that very reason.

 

[Tack Driver]

Any idea of round count? I may be interested


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[CO2130]

I would first suggest trying to find out the exact model of the rifle. By looking at it, it might be an Alaskan. If I am correct, the rifle might Japanese made.
Based on some quick searching,, an Alaskan model sold with a scope for 1k.
Truthfully, I would keep the rifle. 300wby is an awesome caliber and the fact that it was your fathers, I would also keep for that very reason.

Based on the serial number I believe it’s German made. I did some looking today, I could be wrong though. I’m not sure on the round count, probably a few hundred or so.


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[CO2130]

Can't help you there, every rifle my dad has ever given me I've kept.

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I have as well, and can only wish he gave me this one. It cost a pretty penny and I feel the funds would be better used elsewhere.


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[Tack Driver]

I have as well, and can only wish he gave me this one. It cost a pretty penny and I feel the funds would be better used elsewhere.


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Shoot me a PM- the system won’t let me PM you for some reason


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[asheepdog]

Nice rifle, I would be hard pressed to sell it. I recently picked up a Weatherby MkV in 338-378 for $950, it was used and showed a few signs of that use, though not abused. I would think that 300 Weatherby would be a more desirable caliber.

 

[ChemE]

I bought a Weatherby accumark a few years back in 30-378 for 1500.00 in almost pristine condition. It's a similar rifle and it's a tack driving southern bean field whitetail rifle if ever there was one but ammo when I can find it at gun shows is 100.00 and up.

 

[Tack Driver]

I’ve recently acquired this old Mark V from my dad. It’s chambered in 300wby with the 9 lug action. It’s a lilja barrel, about 24” with a brake. The rifle isn’t pristine but is in pretty good shape for its age with what appears to be an old Bell & Carlson stock that’s been bedded. I’m hoping some hardcore Weatherby guys may jump in and recommend a good place to post this rifle for sale, and maybe even some recommended prices. Thanks for any advice offered!

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I’d be interested in it. Shoot me a pm- for some reason I can’t send you one.


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[Grizz2150]

I’ve recently acquired this old Mark V from my dad. It’s chambered in 300wby with the 9 lug action. It’s a lilja barrel, about 24” with a brake. The rifle isn’t pristine but is in pretty good shape for its age with what appears to be an old Bell & Carlson stock that’s been bedded. I’m hoping some hardcore Weatherby guys may jump in and recommend a good place to post this rifle for sale, and maybe even some recommended prices. Thanks for any advice offered!

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[Grizz2150]

Serial No indicates action built in 1961. Safety is on the receiver. Triggers were made of an zinc alloy and had a tendency to fracture. Gunsmiths replaced them with Timneys. That is an original FOAM FILLED Bell and Carlson stock.

 

[Grizz2150]

I’ve recently acquired this old Mark V from my dad. It’s chambered in 300wby with the 9 lug action. It’s a lilja barrel, about 24” with a brake. The rifle isn’t pristine but is in pretty good shape for its age with what appears to be an old Bell & Carlson stock that’s been bedded. I’m hoping some hardcore Weatherby guys may jump in and recommend a good place to post this rifle for sale, and maybe even some recommended prices. Thanks for any advice offered!

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They installed a proper weight barrel for the 300 Weatherby cartridge. Make sure the original German trigger is not fractured. A Weatherby collector for forty years i've seen four fractured triggers. Replace with timney.

 

[FLATHEAD]

That thing will probably jack your jaw.
300WBY is a potent cartridge.

 

[Voiceofreason556]

Did you end up selling this?

 

[SquatchHunter]

Should be a fantastic shooter. My dad has 2 weatherby rifles my grandfather bought back in the 80s. They are both absolute tac drivers. Most accurate factory rifles I’ve ever shot. Like pick it up after a year and first three shots are one ragged hole accurate.