| Marlin Model 780 | |
| Origin: | United States |
| Caption: | Marlin Model 780 |
| Type: | Rifle |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Manufacturer: | Marlin Firearms |
| Production Date: | ended in 1988 |
| Variants: | Marlin Model 781 Marlin Model 782 Marlin Model 783 |
| Cartridge: | .22 LR |
| Action: | Bolt Action |
| Feed: | 7 round box magazine |
| Sights: | open rear, ramp front |
The Marlin Model 780 is a .22 bolt-action rifle produced by Marlin Firearms Company of North Haven, Connecticut. Major features include micro-groove barrel, a 2-position safety lever, walnut stock, and 7-round box magazine. Production of the model 780 ended in 1988, and it was replaced by the Marlin 880 in 1989.
The Marlin Model 780 features a 21.25inches barrel with micro-groove rifling (16 grooves). It has buckhorn iron sights. It has a 2-position thumb safety lever. It uses a 7-round blued steel box magazine. It is capable of chambering .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle cartridges.
The Marlin 780 is well suited for small game hunting. It can also be used for low-cost but serious target practice or hunting practice, or just plinking around. It is ideal for young shooters since it is small and lightweight. Since it can chamber .22 Short it is capable of target practice or pest control with less noise than a .22 Long Rifle. Its microgroove barrel makes it highly accurate at longer distances compared to most other .22 LR rifles.