Marlin Model 783 .22 WMR Bolt-Action Rifle (1975) — 22 in Barrel, 12+1 Tube Magazine, Micro-Groove, JM-Stamped, Blued/Hardwood
Marlin's Model 783 in .22 WMR stands out with its 1975 manufacture date, 22 inch sporter barrel with Micro-Groove rifling, and a 12+1 tubular magazine with a brass inner tube. It carries the JM oval barrel stamp, a blued carbon-steel build, and a hardwood Monte Carlo stock with impressed decorative panels. Factory open-sight provisions, 3/8 inch rimfire scope grooves, and period-correct features complete this U.S.-made rimfire.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss on metal and wood surfaces.
What’s Included
- Leather rifle sling (installed)
This Model 783 pairs a 22 inch blued carbon-steel sporter barrel with Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, optimized for .22 WMR. The action is a smooth bolt design with a turned bolt handle and a knurled knob for positive manipulation. A gold-colored trigger, right-side push-button safety, and a red cocking indicator provide a familiar Marlin control layout.
The tubular magazine holds 12+1 rounds and uses a brass inner tube with a knurled locking plug, reflecting the practical, field-ready design of the period. The receiver is cut with 3/8 inch rimfire scope grooves for tip-off mounts, giving the rifle straightforward mounting options if desired.
Sighting is via open sights, with an adjustable rear; front sight configuration may vary. These open-sight provisions complement the rifle's balanced, sporter-oriented handling and are well matched to the cartridge and barrel configuration.
The hardwood stock features a Monte Carlo comb and impressed scroll/basket-weave panels, accented by a white-line spacer and a Marlin-marked black hard-rubber buttplate with a white-line spacer. Factory sling swivels and a 13.5 inch length of pull add practical utility and comfortable fit. The JM oval barrel stamp, blued finish, and U.S. manufacture place this example squarely in Marlin's 1970s era.