Weatherby®, Inc. celebrates its 70th anniversary with a limited-edition Mark V® custom package that is sure to be the envy of any hunter or firearms collector. Each package comes with a limited-edition Mark V rifle, a custom-designed leather rifle case and a commemorative knife handcrafted by Dan Weatherby (son of company President Ed Weatherby). Only 70 of these unique packages will be produced. They can be seen at Weatherby’s SHOT Show booth, #12729, starting Tuesday, January 20, in Las Vegas.
“This 70th Anniversary rifle is as special as it is rare,” said Adam Weatherby, executive vice president/chief operating officer. “It is meant to honor Weatherby’s unique past while inspiring the dreams of hunters and shooters around the world.”
The Mark V 70th Anniversary rifle is offered in company founder Roy Weatherby’s favorite caliber, .257 Weatherby Magnum. Rifle highlights include an exhibition-grade California claro walnut stock with a high-gloss finish and Pachmayr waffle-style recoil pad. The stock features skipline checkering and double forend tip and grip cap spacers, which are designed to emulate those of custom Weatherby rifles from the 1960s.
All metalwork has a high-gloss finish. The custom steel bottom metal features Weatherby’s 70th Anniversary logo etched in gold. Barrel length is 24 inches (#1 contour).
The commemorative knife also sports the 70th Anniversary logo in gold. The handle of the knife is made of reclaimed Mark V stocks in exhibition grade walnut, maplewood or rosewood. It is finished with nickel silver bolsters and pins. The knife blade is honed from 440c stainless steel with a Rockwell hardness factor of 58-59.
The custom leather rifle case completes the package, which is priced at $5,300. To reserve a Mark V 70th Anniversary rifle, contact a local Weatherby dealer. For more information, go to www.weatherby.com.
Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc.’s line features the popular Vanguard® and legendary Mark V rifles (production and custom); WBY-X™ rifles and shotguns; Threat Response shotguns and rifles; semi-auto, pump and over/under shotguns; premium ammunition; and security/shooting accessories. For more information, go to www.weatherby.com. The company is based in Paso Robles, Calif., and invites all hunters and shooters to visit its free online community at www.weatherbynation.com or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc. Follow @weatherbyinc on Twitter.
