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Marlin 983

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MSRP:

$516.99

Used Price:

$516.99

Sale Price:

$250.75

Marlin 983 Gun Stats

Marlin 983

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Classic looks, cutting-edge accuracy. The Model 983 has a traditional walnut stock with cut checkering and a blued steel finish. It´s equipped with a 12-shot tubular magazine and a 22" barrel with a semi-buckhorn folding rear sight and a ramp front sight with a brass bead and a Wide-Scan™ hood.

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Marlin 983 Specs

1 Brand

2 Category

Technical Data

Caliber

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

Action

Bolt Action

Length

41"

Capacity

12

Finish

Blued Barrel

Gun Type

Rifle

Barrel Length

22"

Weight

130 oz

Marlin 983 Features

The Marlin Model 983 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .22Magnum with a 12-round tube magazine.  Its 22 inch barrel is topped with a hooded front sight and an elevation-adjustable rear sight.  The gun is set in a walnut monte-carlo style stock.


Marlin 983 Ballistics

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire Ballistic Data
Range (Yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Wind drift (inches) Time (milliseconds)
0 0 0 0 0 0
50 0 0 0 0 0
100 0 0 0 0 0
150 0 0 0 0 0
200 0 0 0 0 0
250 0 0 0 0 0
300 0 0 0 0 0
350 0 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 0 0
450 0 0 0 0 0
500 0 0 0 0 0

Marlin 983 Capacity

The Marlin Model 983 is chambered in .22WMR (.22 Magnum) and feeds from a fixed tube magazine and has a 12 round capacity.  Rounds are loaded into the magazine tube by removing the brass inner magazine tube and loading rounds nose-up through the loading port cut into the bottom of the steel outer magazine tube.


The Marlin 983 measures 41 inches long and has an unloaded weight of 6 pounds.  This combined with its lack of protruding features makes it very easy to carry through thick woods when out squirrel hunting or plinking at soda cans in the back yard.

Marlin 983 Mobility

Mobility

Marlin 983 Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The marlin 983 has a cock-on-open bolt with a handle that sits just forward of the trigger to allow for an easy transition.  Its safety is located along the right side of the receiver over the trigger and is easily reached by the thumb or trigger finger.  Its grip and forend are artistically checkered and don’t offer any added grip or control, though that’s not very important in a .22 caliber rifle.

Marlin 983 Fit & Finish

The Marlin 983 has a stainless steel bolt and a polymer trigger guard.  Its stock is available in walnut or as a composite stock while all of its other steel components are blued to a somewhat glossy black finish.  Its receiver includes a ⅜ inch dovetail cut for mounting scopes and other optics.


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How much is a Marlin 983 worth?

In 2024 a new or used Marlin 983 value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Marlin 983 and most rifles. The Price for a Marlin 983 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2024 compared to 2023.

Estimated New and Used Values for a Marlin 983 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer
New In box $162.99 $213.14 $250.75
Excellent $150.45 $200.60 $225.68
Very Good $137.91 $200.60 $225.68
Good $125.38 $188.06 $213.14
Fair $87.76 $162.99 $200.60
Poor $62.69 $125.38 N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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