Weatherby Mark V 250th Anniversary, 257 Weatherby Mag, Color Case-Hardened, Bolt Action RifleThe Weatherby Mark V 250th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle is a limited-edition bolt action rifle chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum, built to honor 250 years of American independence. Weatherby pairs its Mark V action with a color case-hardened receiver, an exhibition-grade walnut stock and a gold filigree floorplate, so this rifle is as much a collector's piece as it is a fine hunting rifle. Weatherby calls it a quarter bore for a quarter millennium, a fitting nod to the quarter-bore .257 Weatherby Magnum, the cartridge Roy Weatherby himself favored.This listing is Weatherby part number MKV250257WR6T (UPC 747115465545). Weatherby builds it in limited quantity, and each rifle carries an exclusive 250- serial number prefix. It ships with a Magpul DAKA hard case and is backed by Weatherby's sub-MOA accuracy guarantee.Limited quantities are built. Order the Weatherby Mark V 250th Anniversary from BattleHawk Armory and have it shipped to your local FFL dealer.Color Case-Hardened ReceiverEvery receiver is color case-hardened, a centuries-old process in which the steel is heated in fire and quenched. It hardens the surface and leaves a swirl of mottled blues, straw-golds and grays that cannot be painted or copied. Because the colors come from the heat itself, no two receivers are alike, and every rifle in this run carries its own character. Against the matte blued barrel and floorplate, the case colors become the visual centerpiece of the rifle.Exhibition-Grade Walnut StockEach stock starts as a single blank of exhibition-grade walnut, hand-selected for figure, depth and contrast. Weatherby shapes it into its classic Monte Carlo profile and finishes it with a hand-rubbed oil finish. The forend wears a cap of genuine ebony set off by fine maple spacers, a combination Weatherby says it has never offered before. The Monte Carlo comb is the shape Weatherby rifles are known for, raising your cheek to line your eye up with a scope, and a good, consistent cheek weld is what makes accurate shots repeatable.Patriotic Custom CheckeringThe checkering on this rifle tells the anniversary story. Twenty-five stars are cut into each side of the forend, fifty in all for the fifty states. Thirteen flowing lines honor the original colonies, and the grip pattern is drawn from the flame of the Statue of Liberty's torch. Beyond the symbolism, checkering gives your hands a secure hold on the stock in cold or wet conditions.250th Anniversary Edition DetailsThese are the commemorative details Weatherby lists for this edition:Receiver: Color case-hardened, individually finished, no two alikeStock: Exhibition-grade walnut, classic Monte Carlo profile, hand-rubbed oil finishForend Cap: Genuine ebony with fine maple spacersCheckering: 25 stars on each side of the forend, 13 flowing lines, Torch-of-Liberty grip patternFloorplate: Gold filigree framing a commemorative 250th Anniversary emblem over a matte blued finish, with In God We Trust struck into the floorplateBolt: Hand-jeweledSerial Number: Exclusive 250- commemorative prefixAvailability: Limited quantityGold Filigree Floorplate and Jeweled BoltThe floorplate is framed in intricate gold filigree around a commemorative 250th Anniversary emblem, and the words In God We Trust are struck into it, a national motto and a guiding one for the family that builds Weatherby. The bolt is hand-jeweled, a traditional custom-rifle touch that catches the light every time you work the action.Mark V Action and AccuracyThe rifle is built on the Weatherby Mark V action with a 54 degree bolt lift. A short bolt lift gives more clearance between the bolt handle and a scope and keeps the stroke quick when you need a fast follow-up shot. The barrel uses a #2 contour and a 1:10 rate of twist, and Weatherby guarantees sub-MOA accuracy. That combination makes this rifle more than a safe queen; it is ready for the field if you choose to hunt with it.About the .257 Weatherby MagnumThe .257 Weatherby Magnum is one of the fastest quarter-bore cartridges ever made and a long-time favorite of Roy Weatherby. Its high velocity and flat trajectory make it a proven choice for deer, pronghorn and other medium game at long range, where less holdover means simpler, more confident shots. Browse more Weatherby rifles, and compare other bolt action rifles in our catalog.About WeatherbyMore than 80 years ago, Roy Weatherby, a farm kid from Kansas, went west and started building rifles from a small California storefront. That idea became a company carried by three generations of one American family, known for fast, flat-shooting magnum cartridges and the Mark V rifle. Today Weatherby builds its rifles in Sheridan, Wyoming, at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.Ordering and ShippingFirearms purchased online must be transferred through a federally licensed dealer. At checkout you choose an FFL near you, we ship to that dealer, and you complete the background check when you pick it up. Read more about how buying a firearm online works.Product SpecificationsManufacturer: WeatherbyModel: Mark V 250th Anniversary Commemorative RiflePart Number: MKV250257WR6TUPC: 747115465545Caliber: .257 Weatherby MagnumAction: Mark V bolt action, 54 degree bolt liftReceiver: Color case-hardenedStock: Exhibition-grade walnut, Monte Carlo, hand-rubbed oil finishFinish: Matte blued barrel and floorplateBolt: Hand-jeweledBarrel Contour: #2Twist Rate: 1:10Overall Length: 46.625 in.Length of Pull: 13.5 in.Weight: 8.2 lbAccuracy: Guaranteed sub-MOASerial Number: Custom 250- prefixCase: Magpul DAKA hard caseFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat caliber is the Weatherby Mark V 250th Anniversary?It is chambered in .257 Weatherby Magnum.Is this a limited edition?Yes. Weatherby builds it in limited quantity, and each rifle has an exclusive 250- serial number prefix.What is the twist rate and barrel contour?Weatherby lists a 1:10 twist rate and a #2 barrel contour.How much does it weigh?Weatherby lists the weight at 8.2 lb, with an overall length of 46.625 inches and a 13.5 inch length of pull.Does it come with a case?Yes, it ships with a Magpul DAKA hard case.Is there an accuracy guarantee?Yes. Weatherby guarantees sub-MOA accuracy for this rifle.Does it include a scope?No scope or sights are included. Optics and mounts are sold separately.How do I buy it?Firearms ship to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you complete the transfer and background check.Own a piece of Weatherby and American history. Order the Weatherby Mark V 250th Anniversary in .257 Weatherby Magnum from BattleHawk Armory today and have it shipped to your local FFL dealer.