Whoa that seems quite high. I think $250-$350 is more what I've seen in the last couple years. Look at the bid history on the auction. Sometimes two bidders get into a competition. Or maybe the wood has beautiful figure. I've seen Marlin slings go for over $100 so that would add.

 

I agree with jerryray. I've seen some pretty nice ones over the past couple years around $325 +\- a little. Yes, the sling would add a bit.

 

WOW somebody wanted that real bad...most of the time they are 1/2 that unless it's a Ducks Unlimited model with nice wood. I got my 883 NIB for less than $200.

It all depends on who is bidding on them and if two people want it then the price could go high but I don't think I would even go twice the original price of the rifle.

Don't get me wrong but $625 for a Marlin 783 even with a factory sling is super high...but I am not the one who has to have it at all cost.

I think I paid $350 shipped for my 983 Fleur de lis rifle.

883 in front and 983 in back both with Weaver V-16s


side note: I have complete faith in my 883 rifle because of the way it shoots and would I sell it for $650 ??? the answer is not on your life. It's the first rifle out of the safe for any kind of shooting...I even take it with me to go trap or skeet shooting.

I did get into a bidding war with someone else for a rifle on GB but I made up my mind I had to have it at all cost because I had looked for about a month and never saw one and when it did show up I had to have it...I paid more than what the 783 went for...and the pictures were bad...so I got so lucky because the price could have gone much higher if the pictures were better. here is the one rifle I had to have and today it's the second rifle out of the safe for any kind of shooting.

My CZ 452 FS in 17hmr with Weaver Grand Slam 4-16x Varmint EBX scope


So I have my 22mag and 17hmr rifles. in fact I can't tell you when I bought my last 22lr or even looked at one to buy it's been over 5 years now if not longer. I am a magnum guy. :bthumb:

Signalman

 

I have to agree with jerryray, also
. Most I've seen in the last couple of years were at least $250, although I picked up a nice one a couple of weeks ago for considerably less than that.

 

Just saw a real nice 883 close out at $385.00


PD

 

Paid $75. for mine many years ago, it was a sorry piece of crap in a hock shop but you aught to see it now

Condition...condition..


pipestone

 

Thanks Guys, I am just going to keep looking.

 

There is a 783 on Gunbroker. Looks nice.

 

Just before Christmas I found a 781 & 783 on Armslist on same day from different vendors. Snagged the 781 for $190 and paid $225 for the 783. Both looked great in the pics. I had them hold off on shipping until after the holidays so I’ve not received either yet but am getting anxious to see them in person.

They are out there. Just have to be patient and look daily.

 

There is a 782 (mfg 1982) listed on Armslist for $250. Filter your search for Texas. Looks pretty nice in the pics.

 

2.6o

 

Rexcyphers sir this thread is over 5 years old. I am sure by now the OP (original poster) has found one by now. I see you are new to the forum. Welcome aboard. In the future to be more of a help, you might want to check the date the thread was posted. Just be careful we here will help you spend more money on rimfire stuff than you ever dreamed of, I know I have and love every minute of it. There are a lot of great people here. Again, Welcome aboard.

Signalman 🚦

 

If youre interested in a shooter, Look for Glenfields, cheaper, same guns.