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Weatherby® Unveils the Limited Edition Mark V® Wyoming Commemorative Rifle, the First Rifles To Be Built in New Sheridan Facility.
Sheridan, WY – Weatherby, Inc is nearing the final steps in the move to Sheridan, WY from Paso Robles, California. The announcement of the move was made at SHOT SHOW 2018. Now a year later, Weatherby wants to mark the monumental amount of work that has been going into the move. The Wyoming commemorative has been designed by the team at Weatherby to honor Wyoming and all that the State has done to assist with the move.
There will be two versions of the Wyoming Commemorative rifles, the Gold and the Silver. Both versions will be chambered in the world famous .300 Weatherby Mag and will feature the widely recognizable “Bucking Horse and Rider” beautifully engraved on the floor plate. The highly figured walnut stocks ensures a seamless union between rifle and shooter with its raised-comb Monte Carlo design, right-side palm swell and a custom designed mountain scene integrated into the classic fine line checkering.
A portion of the proceeds for these Wyoming Commemorative rifles are going back to the state of Wyoming:
Gold Version - $10,000 MSRP Serial Numbers WY000001+
? Stock
? Hand Selected Exhibition Grade Fancy French Walnut
? Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
? Custom Designed Wyoming Mountain Range Fine Line Checkering
? Exotic Ebony Forend Tip and Grip Cap
? Pachmayr Recoil Pad
? Bolt is damascened by Weatherby and the bolt knob is hand checkered
? Follower is aluminum alloy, damascened by Weatherby
? Bolt sleeve and receiver are beautifully engraved with gold and silver accents
? The barrel bell and muzzle are decorated with gold and silver barrel bands
? The bottom plate has the Wyoming “Bucking Horse and Rider” engraved with gold inlay
? Includes a custom leather case stamped with the Weatherby Logo and a green velvet interior
Silver Version - $6,500 MSRP Serial Numbers WY000500+
? Stock
? Hand Selected AAA Grade French Walnut
? Hand Rubbed Oil Finish
? Custom Designed Wyoming Mountain Range Fine Line Checkering
? Exotic Ebony Forend Tip and Grip Cap
? Pachmayr Recoil Pad
? Bolt is damascened by Weatherby
? Follower is aluminum alloy, damascened by Weatherby
? Bolt sleeve and receiver are beautifully engraved with silver accents
? Bottom plate has the Wyoming “Bucking Horse and Rider” engraved with silver inlay.
The first sample has been completed and will be on display at SHOT SHOW beginning January 22, 2019.
Adam Weatherby explains, “We have had so many requests about the first guns stamped Sheridan, WY, we thought it only right that the first rifles off the line in Sheridan should be these incredible Mark V Commemorative Rifles. The State of Wyoming and the City of Sheridan have both done so much to help us with our move, we are delighted to ensure that this monumental effort is remembered by Weatherby and our users for years to come!”
Like other Weatherby Mark Vs, the Commemorative comes standard with an LXX™ trigger for a crisp, precise pull that’s critical for long-range accuracy. It also has a fluted bolt body, integral recoil lug, and a 54-degree bolt lift for fast, smooth cycling.
For more information about the new Wyoming Commemorative visit www.Weatherby.com.
About Weatherby®
Founded in 1945, Weatherby, Inc. is a family-owned company that continues to fuel the passion of hunters and shooters around the globe by building some of the world’s finest firearms. With a legacy of setting new standards in ballistics and performance, the company is committed to redefining excellence on the range and in the field. The Weatherby line features the legendary Mark V® rifles (production and custom), popular Vanguard® rifles, and shotguns like the Orion®, Element® and SA-08™. Weatherby’s premium ammunition and shooting accessories are also the choice for discerning shooters worldwide. The company is based in Sheridan, WY and invites all hunters and shooters to visit their free online communities at, www.facebook.com/Weatherbyinc and @weatherbyinc on Twitter. The latest Weatherby films can be viewed at www.wby-tv.com. For more information, go to www.weatherby.com.