Weatherby mark xxii deluxe.22lr semi-auto or single shot rifle with redfield 4x scope. Serial number 'J407XX'. Made in Japan with skipline checkering. 24' tapered barrel. Weatherby Customer Service representatives are available to assist you: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. (MDT) Visitor/Service Center 9:00 a.m. (MDT) Customer Service (307) 675-7840. Company Directory (307) 675-7800. Written inquires can be mailed to: Weatherby, Inc. PO Box 6630 Sheridan, WY 82801 USA.
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Aug 03, 2018 Mark V serial numbers 17 Replies. ( you can check for sure at the weatherby website under FAQ's). That would likely be a good place to start. Logged cfp-223REM accumark-223Rem ultralite-240 Wby synthetic-240 Wby synthetic-257 Wby ultralite-270 Wby fibermark-270 Wby. Should any Weatherby product require service or repair under this policy, please contact Weatherby first to obtain a Return Authorization Number by calling 307-675-7840. Shipment must be delivered transportation prepaid to Weatherby, Inc. Or a Weatherby Authorized Service Center (names and addresses of which can be supplied by Weatherby upon. Approximate serial number ranges for the Japanese made Mark V Rifles NOTE: These serial numbers are very approximate, and cover the period 1972 through 1992, which is the year the book “Weatherby - The Man, The Gun, The Legend” was written by Gresham & Gresham. The data in the table below was derived from data contained in that book.
As a young man, in the late 1940's, Roy Weatherby developed an insatiable interest in ballistics and rifle performance. At a time when many firearms 'experts' were promoting large bullets traveling at slow speeds, Roy was experimenting with lighter weight bullets traveling at extremely high velocities. It was his belief that this combination was ideal in creating the hydrostatic shock needed to kill animals quickly and humanely. In Roy's mind, there was no other way: speed kills - period.
Roy's initial work began with developing his high powered, magnum cartridges. 2.0 facebook. Design access program. He developed the .220 Rocket (based on the .220 Swift), and the first Weatherby Magnums - .257, .270 and .300 (based on the .300 H&H Mag.). From his small operation in South Gate, California, Roy was building his own rifles on virtually any actions he could obtain (FN Mauser, Schultz & Larsen and Mathieus to name a few), as well as offering to rechamber rifles for his newly designed magnum calibers.
Soon, his high powered cartridges began to draw the attention of noted gun writers Jack O'Connor, Elmer Keith and influentials such as Sheldon Coleman (of Coleman Company fame). Over the years, Roy would have many 'friendly arguments,' often conducted through printed letters and rebuttals in magazines, with the likes of O'Connor, Keith and other firearms experts on the merits of his high velocity cartridge and rifles.
By the mid to late 1950's Weatherby had expanded his line of magnum cartridges to include the .378 Weatherby Magnum (which replaced the .375 Weatherby Magnum) and the .460 (the world's most powerful cartridge, delivering nearly four tons of muzzle energy). Shortcut for inserting a footnote in word on mac. At that time, he was producing his rifles on Belgian FN Mauser and French Brevex Magnum Mauser actions. Later, in 1957, he would develop a new action - originally designated the Model 58 (later to become the legendary Mark V) - specifically designed to handle the magnum loads of his increasingly popular cartridges.
Weatherby Vanguard Serial Numbers
Resource :1995 Weatherby Catalog
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Post subject: Weatherby Athena serial number location
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Joined: Wed Dec 09, 2015 1:40 pm Posts: 1
I recently bought three Weatherby Athena grade 3 o/u shotguns. They are as new, never fired. They have 'Made in Japan' on the Barrell. The sides have gold inlays and beautiful carving on them. They are a 12,20 and 28 gauge. Where can I locate the serial numbers on these guns. Thanks
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Post subject: Re: Weatherby Athena serial number location
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Joined: Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:02 am Posts: 1724
There's a recess on the bottom of the receiver just behind where the barrels attach where you can find them. Then go to http://www.weatherby.com/support/faqs.html and scroll down to the shotgun section and click on 'when was it made' and you'll be able to see exactly what you got and roughly when it was made. btw, nice find!