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Cased Weatherby MK V 1984 Olympic Commem. Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Cased Weatherby MK V 1984 Olympic Commem. Rifle
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Cased Weatherby Mark V 1984 Olympic Commemorative Bolt Action Rifle, #OL-0133, .300 Wby Mag. cal., 24'' barrel, dark blued finish; factory lettering is highlighted in gold with gold-colored trigger; floorplate with engraved gold floral motif and is inscribed ''XXIIIrd OLYMPIAD-1984''. Deluxe walnut Monte Carlo stock with point checkering, cheekpiece, rosewood forend and grip cap, vented brown rubber Weatherby recoil pad, and gold-colored sling swivel studs; right side with inlaid oval brass Olympic plaque. Mfg'd without sights; top of receiver is factory drilled and tapped. In the original blue leather covered case with burgundy colored interior, gold-colored quick-detachable sling swivels, brochure, manual, test target, and misc. paperwork. Rifle shows little evidence of being fired after leaving the factory but does show signs of poor storage. The original blue finish with speckled small rust spots, some that appear to have been cleaned, resulting in finish loss; this occurs primarily on the barrel. There is also a small amount of mild surface rust on the bolt body. Stock is excellent with only a few very minor and insignificant handling marks, checkering is as new; recoil pad is soft and pliable but a little faded. Smooth action, mirror bright bore with excellent rifling. Exterior of the case is very good with scattered scuffs and storage type scratches; there is some verdigris present on the brass corners; interior is excellent. One of 1,000 produced. Est.: $800-$1,100. (Modern)