In 1958, Weatherby introduced his Mark V. In 1956, he contracted with both Sako and Schultz & Larsen to manufacture complete rifles, while he continued to make custom guns in California. Sorry I don't have that address handy but a simple search will turn it up. Founded by Roy Weatherby in 1945 in South Gate, California, the original rifles were custom guns made to order on Mauser actions. Check the web page to see what serial ranges are affected. The phone number that I called on the web page was 80. If anyone has a bolt rifle made by Howa, a simple call to Sports World to check on the serial number will determine if the bolt has been corrected or needs to be sent in. I did not expect such a rapid response from a 13 year old recall. I want to compliment Legacy Sports and Sports World for this excellent service. Re: Weatherby Serial Numbers « Reply 1 on: January 13, 2012, 09:04:38 PM » Google 'Weatherby Collectors Association'. The number after the M designates the year. Their receipt said they received it on the 28th, it was mailed April 1, and it was back in my mailbox on April 4th. 1967-68 BARs had serial numbers that read like this: 1234M8.

Weatherby Customer Service representatives are available to assist you: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. I received it at the end of the next week with a SFRB and full instructions. Weatherby Serial Number Check Specs Weatherby Vanguard Serial Number List Weatherby Mark V Serial Number Lookup. I was told a postage/insurance paid kit would be sent to me at the end of the week. The phone was answered on the second ring by Sports World, Inc. A phone number was included in the web page.

This recall affected rifles manufactured by Howa including rifles sold under other brand names. In the process of researching the serial number I came across the Howa 2002 recall on the bolt. I recently purchased a used Mossberg 1500 30-06 from a relative. (weatherby vanguard i think is made by howa).

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