Rare German 1970 Weatherby Custom Mark V .378 WBY Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Extreme Bull Barrel
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Description
Manufactured in West Germany for Weatherby in 1970. Features a 29" blued extreme and unusual factory bull barrel with 1.25" diameter at the muzzle. Left side of barrel at the breech is marked "WEATHERBY 378 MAGNUM". No sight provisions or other markings. Action is a standard Mark V with standard markings on both sides. 9 lug jeweled bolt and follower. Two position safety, and knurled bolt knob. Blued detactable floorplate engraved "WEATHERBY CUSTOM" with floral scroll. Blued trigger and trigger guard. Buehler scope bases and rings, equipped with a Weatherby Premier 3-9x40 scope. One piece marksman confirguration walnut stock with rosewood tip and grip cap. Grip cap has diamond birch inlay. Monte Carlo comb, pistol grip and forend has skip-line hand checkering. Right hand shooter cheek piece and Weatherby brown ventilated recoil pad. Previously owned by J.R. LaRue. Includes foam lined hard case. CALIBER: .378 WBY Mag. S/N: 38675. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
Condition
Barrel retains 98% blue. Bore is excellent, and good mechanics. Action retains 98% blue with hues of plum. Bolt has very faint slide marks. Stock retains 98% original condition. Bottom ahead of the toe shows light scuff marks. The remainder of the stock shows very faint handling marks. Scope retains 98% original condition, with optics crystal clear. Case shows wear but still functions properly.
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Rare German 1970 Weatherby Custom Mark V .378 WBY Magnum Bolt Action Rifle with Extreme Bull Barrel
Estimate $50 - $200,000
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