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WEATHERBY
THE 100,000 SERIES OF 8 BOLT-ACTION SPORTING RIFLES
comprising:
a .240 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100001, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz.
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Please note that VAT @17.5% is payable on the hammer price.
The collection of 8 rifles, numbered H100001 through H100008, were built in 1976 and were offered by Weatherby as a set for sale by Private Treaty. Representing a milestone in Weatherby rifle production, this unique set of rifles includes examples of all 8 Weatherby magnum calibres that were offered on the Weatherby Mark V action. The rifles remain new and unused, retaining all of their original finish, with just minor handling marks, maker's tags and instruction booklets. The rifles were purchased by Private Treaty direct from Weatherby in 1977, the final sum for these rifles paid was $33,265. The collection is sold with the copy of the original maker's invoice and letters about the rifles.
a .240 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100001, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 4oz.
a .257 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100002, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 3oz.
a .270 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100003, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz.
a 7mm. magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100004, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 2oz.
a .300 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100005, 24-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 8lb. 13oz.
a .340 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100006, 26-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 10oz.
a .378 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100007, 27-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 9lb. 12oz.
a .460 magnum Mark V model bolt-action sporting rifle, no. H100008, 26-inch barrel, the receiver mounted with a Weatherby Premier 3:9 power telescopic sight, the magazine with hinged base plate and engraved 100,000 Series, within a scrolling banner, the half length highly figured stock with pistol grip, cheekpiece and rubber recoil pad, 13 3/4-inch pull, 10lb. 14oz.
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Sold for £9000
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| Fine Modern and Vintage Sporting Guns |
| Olympia, West London |
| 15 April 2008 |
| Commission is 25% ex. VAT. Artist's Resale Right may apply |
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