Marlin 883 Experience?

[C3Ranger]

Do any members here have experience with the Marlin Model 883 .22 WMR? If so, please share some of your insights (positive or negative). Thanks!

 

[arfmel]

I’ve had a couple over the years. No problems that I can remember. Seems like one of the Marlin bolt action .22 models had a safety that worked “backwards” from the typical manner, so pay attention to that.

 

[krw]

I hav had several and been around lots of them. The older ones are hands down the best value 22 magnum on the market, Period. Great accuracy. I just never needed a rifle between 22LR and 223’s

 

[GasGuzzler]

I have a pristine copy of it's older brother, the 783. Because it's older, it has the bullseye walnut stock as the main difference (usually). I had a 25MN (later than an 883 and magazine feed) first. I sold it for too much and wanted to find a replacement but I prefer the tube feed and walnut so I found this and mounted a new Vortex scope.

I was lucky to find it locally just before Marlin prices skyrocketed.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Seems like one of the Marlin bolt action .22 models had a safety that worked “backwards” from the typical manner, so pay attention to that.

The 783 does for sure. See the second to last picture in my post above.

 

[Mobuck]

I had a Marlin bolt 22 WMR but don't remember the model. +1 on the 'backward' safety and I had numerous feeding issues. Back then, not many ammo options and NONE gave the accuracy I wanted.
Finally traded it for an H&R semi-auto 22 WMR that was even less accurate but at least it fed cartridges consistently.

 

[dobegrant.45]

have had several,all were accurate and smooth cycling guns.

 

[Mauser9]

Like above I had the 783 back around 1973 which am sure is similar to the 883. Beautiful walnut stock and gold plated trigger and came with a scope and sling too. Bought new for around $75. Got stolen unfortunately. I think the 783 came out around 1971. Model 883 around 88-89

 

[C3Ranger]

Thanks for all for the responses. My LGS got one in that looks to be in very good condition. Comes with a 3-9X40 scope mounted, nicely grained walnut stock with no significant finish issues on either wood or steel. Serial number indicates a 1995 production. Asking price is about half of what TrueGunValue.com says is average. Looks like its gonna have a new home for Christmas!

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

 

[BearBiologist]

If it has the same action as the Marlin 25 (box mag vs tube mag), mine never worked right. Switched to a Mossberg 640KD Chuckster and never looked back.

 

[C3Ranger]

If it has the same action as the Marlin 25 (box mag vs tube mag), mine never worked right. Switched to a Mossberg 640KD Chuckster and never looked back.

Tube feed.

 

[BearBiologist]

Tube feed.

As I said, detachable box mag versus TUBE MAG(azine)!

 

[Mauser9]

Good to hear C3. The ole walnut is tough to beat especially if it has some figure to it. Briefly had a 925M but dumped it quick when I scored the Ruger Compact American 22 mag. Nice and light. Might add the synthetic black stock and glossy bluing on the Ruger beat that birch hardwood of the 925M.

 

[C3Ranger]

As I said, detachable box mag versus TUBE MAG(azine)!

I was only trying to clarify that this 883 does have the tube magazine. Thank you.

 

[eveled]

I just never needed a rifle between 22LR and 223’s

I’ve always wanted a
.22 mag lever action. But cant rationalize it. I don’t know why I let that stop me.

I don’t really need anything between .22lr and .308. Lol.