Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing bolt-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Marlin Model 783.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Marlin
Model: 783
Serial: 18692508
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded post front with Adjustable rear and Bushnell Sportview 3-9x32
Stock/Grips: Walnut stock w/ diamond checkering
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin 783 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR), produced by Marlin Firearms as part of its 780-series lineup designed to offer affordable, accurate, and dependable small-game and varmint rifles. Built on a simple yet robust bolt-action platform, the 783 features a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel that typically holds five rounds, allowing for a slim, traditional hunting-rifle profile without the bulk of a detachable box magazine. It is most commonly paired with a 22-inch barrel featuring Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling system, a design that uses a higher number of shallow lands and grooves to promote consistent bullet engagement, reduce fouling, and enhance accuracy with jacketed .22 WMR ammunition. The rifle’s bolt operation is straightforward and smooth, with a 90-degree lift and a two-lug locking system that provides secure lockup for the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge compared to standard .22 LR rifles. Stocked in walnut or hardwood, depending on production year, the 783 maintains a classic American sporting rifle appearance, with a slim forend and a comfortable, slightly curved buttstock designed for field carry and offhand shooting.
Model: 783
Serial: 18692508
Caliber: .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (WMR)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Hooded post front with Adjustable rear and Bushnell Sportview 3-9x32
Stock/Grips: Walnut stock w/ diamond checkering
Action: Bolt-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Marlin 783 is a bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR), produced by Marlin Firearms as part of its 780-series lineup designed to offer affordable, accurate, and dependable small-game and varmint rifles. Built on a simple yet robust bolt-action platform, the 783 features a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel that typically holds five rounds, allowing for a slim, traditional hunting-rifle profile without the bulk of a detachable box magazine. It is most commonly paired with a 22-inch barrel featuring Marlin’s Micro-Groove rifling system, a design that uses a higher number of shallow lands and grooves to promote consistent bullet engagement, reduce fouling, and enhance accuracy with jacketed .22 WMR ammunition. The rifle’s bolt operation is straightforward and smooth, with a 90-degree lift and a two-lug locking system that provides secure lockup for the higher pressures of the .22 Magnum cartridge compared to standard .22 LR rifles. Stocked in walnut or hardwood, depending on production year, the 783 maintains a classic American sporting rifle appearance, with a slim forend and a comfortable, slightly curved buttstock designed for field carry and offhand shooting.
It is typically equipped with open iron sights, including an adjustable rear sight and a hooded front sight, but many examples are drilled and tapped for scope mounts, reflecting its popularity as a budget-friendly varmint and pest-control rifle capable of extended-range accuracy beyond typical .22 LR performance. In practical use, the Marlin 783 earned a reputation for solid reliability and respectable field accuracy, often delivering consistent groups suitable for rabbits, groundhogs, and other small game at moderate distances. While not a rare rifle, it has become less commonly encountered today due to changes in production lines and the eventual consolidation of Marlin under larger corporate ownership, making well-preserved examples increasingly appreciated by shooters who value classic, no-frills American rimfire bolt guns with proven utility and straightforward design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
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2026-04-26 21:00:00 |
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