1960 West German Weatherby Mark V .270 Gibbs Wildcat Custom Patents Pending Sporter

Description:
MANUFACTURER: WEATHERBY
MODEL: MARK V CUSTOM SPORTER – EARLY WEST GERMAN PRODUCTION, PATENTS PENDING RECEIVER
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1960-1962
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: WEST GERMANY
SERIAL NUMBER: 23961
ARMORY MARKS: "MARK V PATENTS PENDING", "WEATHERBY", SERIAL 23961, ".270 GIBBS"
CALIBER: .270 GIBBS
CAPACITY: 5 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 24.00"
BARREL FEATURES: CUSTOM SPORTER-CONTOUR, RECHAMBERED TO .270 GIBBS WILDCAT CARTRIDGE
RIFLING: MULTI-GROOVE RIFLING
OVERALL LENGTH: 44.00" 
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: NINE-LUG PUSH-FEED BOLT SYSTEM
ACTION: BOLT-ACTION
TRIGGER: ADJUSTABLE WEATHERBY SINGLE-STAGE
IRON SIGHTS: BUEHLER ORINDA CALIFORNIA MOUNTS
OPTICS: VINTAGE BUSHNELL SCOPECHIEF 6X FIXED-POWER
STOCK: WALNUT MONTE CARLO STOCK WITH CHEEKPIECE, CURLY MAPLE FORE-END TIP, VENTILATED RECOIL PAD
GRIP: PISTOL GRIP WITH CURLY MAPLE CAP
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED
CONDITION: GOOD - STRONG BORE, LIGHT MUZZLE WEAR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: HIGHLY DESIRABLE EARLY WEST GERMAN MARK V ACTION, PATENTS PENDING RECEIVER MARKING, SLING SWIVELS, .270 GIBBS HIGH-VELOCITY WILDCAT CHAMBERING, BUEHLER MOUNTS, CUSTOM STOCK WORK, NINE-LUG MAGNUM-STRENGTH ACTION, COLLECTOR-GRADE EARLY WEATHERBY CONFIGURATION
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE & FREE SCOPE

This early Weatherby Mark V represents one of the most influential sporting rifle designs of the postwar era and showcases the craftsmanship that established Roy Weatherby’s reputation among serious hunters worldwide. Built during the coveted West German production period and bearing the desirable “Patents Pending” receiver marking, this rifle comes from the era many collectors consider the golden age of Weatherby production. The rifle has been customized and rechambered to the powerful .270 Gibbs, transforming an already impressive hunting rifle into a true long-range big-game performer.

The .270 Gibbs has long enjoyed cult status among experienced western hunters and ballistic enthusiasts. Designed to maximize the performance potential of .277-caliber projectiles, the cartridge delivers velocity levels that exceed standard .270 Winchester performance and approach magnum-class territory while maintaining excellent downrange efficiency. Combined with the rigid Mark V action and quality optics package, this rifle was purpose-built for hunters seeking flat trajectories and extended effective range on deer, antelope, sheep, elk, and similar game.

One of the defining features of this rifle is its early Mark V action. The legendary nine-lug bolt system became synonymous with Weatherby’s pursuit of strength and reliability, providing a short bolt lift and smooth cycling characteristics. The custom walnut stock features classic Monte Carlo styling with a pronounced cheekpiece, contrasting fore-end tip, and matching grip cap, giving the rifle a distinctly period-correct custom appearance that reflects the premium sporting rifles of the 1960s and 1970s.

Collectors will immediately recognize the significance of the West German manufacture and “W.C.F.” markings. Early German-produced Mark V rifles routinely command stronger interest than later production examples due to their connection with Weatherby’s formative years and their exceptional machining quality. The addition of a vintage Bushnell Scopechief 6X optic mounted in desirable Buehler mounts further enhances the rifle’s period presentation and reinforces its authentic mid-century sporting rifle character.

Whether viewed as a serious hunting rifle, a classic Weatherby collectible, or an example of the wildcat cartridge era that defined American custom rifle culture, this Mark V offers tremendous appeal. The combination of an early West German action, patents pending markings, custom stock work, vintage optics, and powerful .270 Gibbs chambering creates a rifle that stands apart from ordinary production sporting arms. It is a striking example of the period when custom performance and Weatherby prestige represented the pinnacle of the American hunting rifle world.

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Manufacturer: WEATHRBY
Model: MARK V
Serial Number: 23961
Barrel Length: 24.00
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: GOOD
Metal Condition: GOOD
Wood Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1960

Price: $1,949.99
Shipping: $39.99
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