Marlin Model 25MG

Marlin Model 25MG
Type Shotgun
Place of origin  USA
Production history
Manufacturer Marlin Firearms Company
Produced 1999—2002 [1]
Specifications
Weight 5.75 pounds (2.61 kg)
Length 41 inches (1,000 mm)
Barrel length 22 inches (560 mm)

Cartridge .22 WMR CCI Shotshell
Cartridge weight 52 grains (3.4 g)[2]
Action Bolt action
Muzzle velocity 1,000 ft/s (300 m/s)[1]
Effective firing range 50 feet (17 yd; 15 m)[2]
Feed system Detachable 7-round box magazine [2]
Sights fluorescent orange front bead

The Marlin Model 25MG is a smooth bore, bolt-action, .22 WMR shotgun manufactured by Marlin firearms Company.[3] It was designed and marketed as a "Garden Gun" for use in dispatching small garden and farm pests.[4] It also has been use for airport and warehouse pest control.[1]

Based on earlier Marlin .22 caliber designs, the Garden Gun was equipped with a high-visibility front sight but no rear sight.[1][2] It was available with either a black synthetic stock or a straight-combed hardwood stock.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Eger, Christopher (28 July 2013). "Marlin 25MG Garden Gun". Marlin Firearms Forum. Outdoor Hub LLC. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Rees, Clair (March 2000). "Marlin's 'Garden Gun' - Model 25MG". Guns Magazine. Archived from the original on 2014. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. Lermayer, Ralph M. (July 2010). "Evolution of the .22". GunHunter Magazine. Buckmasters Ltd. Retrieved 17 September 2016. … take a .22 rimfire smoothbore (like the Mossberg or Marlin’s Garden gun), and patterns will be surprisingly good out to 15 yards.
  4. Field & Stream Online Editors (December 1999). "Marlin's .22 Mag Garden Gun". Fieldandstream.com. Field & Stream. Retrieved 17 September 2016. A gopher-getter? Get serious.


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