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• Weatherby Vanguard Rifles
• Savage Rifles

Weatherby Vanguard Rifles. WARNING: If you own a Vanguard® by Weatherby rifle with a serial number from one of the serial number series referred to above. Weatherby calibers) or Weatherby factory ammunition. All Weatherby Mark V rifles and all other Vanguard rifles with serial numbers beginning with V, VL, VS, or VX, are guaranteed to shoot a 1 ½” or better 3- shot group at 1. Weatherby calibers). Weatherby, Inc. Of Paso Robles, California, is performing a safety upgrade on all Vanguard® by Weatherby brand rifles manufactured between the years 1970 to 1993. The affected rifles bear serial numbers from one of the following series on the receiver: 00001 through 03810; V00001 through V80966; VX00001 through VX44065; VS00001. May 11, 2015  I am thinking about buying a Weatherby Vanguard (.270 cal, S/N V44888), but I do not see that S/N listed. Am I reading the list wrong? I am curious as to date of manufacture.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Use the table below to find a general time frame for your firearm's production.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE VANGUARD® BY WEATHERBY RIFLE Weatherby, Inc. Of Paso Robles, California, is performing a safety upgrade on all Vanguard® by Weatherby brand rifles manufactured between the years 1970 to 1993. The affected rifles bear serial numbers from one of the following series on the receiver: 00001 through 03810; V00001 through V80966; VX00001 through VX44065; VS00001 through VS23699; VL00001 through VL46984; W0001 through W0099; NV0001 through NV0099. The safety upgrade will replace the bolt sleeve to prevent misassembly of the bolt, which might occur on the affected rifles.

Weatherby Vanguard Rifles

Such misassembly might result into a hazardous condition in which the rifle can be accidentally discharged without the bolt being fully engaged, causing severe injury. WARNING: If you own a Vanguard® by Weatherby rifle with a serial number from one of the serial number series referred to above: USE OF YOUR RIFLE MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT AND SEVERE INJURY. STOP USING YOUR RIFLE IMMEDIATELY and click on this link to receive a Bolt Return Kit.

Savage Rifles

Only the bolt sleeve is being upgraded. Your bolt will be returned to you after the upgrade. If you do not have web access, call Weatherby at 1-800-227-2018 to receive a Bolt Return Kit. NO OTHER WEATHERBY RIFLES ARE AFFECTED. CHECK YOUR SERIAL NUMBER. The affected rifles were originally sold through licensed gun dealers nationwide, and some of them may have been resold by the original owners through retail gun dealers, trade shows or privately. If you have sold, traded or given away an affected Vanguard® by Weatherby rifle, it is important for you to forward this Safety Notice to the current owner.