Marlin Model 25MG

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

Marlin Model 25MG
TypeShotgun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerMarlin Firearms Company
Produced1999—2002 [1]
Specifications
Mass5.75 pounds (2.61 kg)
Length41 inches (1,000 mm)
Barrel length22 inches (560 mm)

Cartridge.22 WMR CCI snake shot
Cartridge weight52 grains (3.4 g)[2]
ActionBolt action
Muzzle velocity1,000 ft/s (300 m/s)[1]
Effective firing range50 feet (17 yd; 15 m)[2]
Feed systemDetachable 7-round box magazine [2]
Sightsfluorescent orange front bead

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. Eger, Christopher (28 July 2013). "Marlin 25MG Garden Gun". Marlin Firearms Forum. Outdoor Hub LLC. Archived from the original on 18 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  2. Rees, Clair (March 2000). "Marlin's 'Garden Gun' - Model 25MG". Guns Magazine. Archived from the original on 7 November 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2016. Alt URL
  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.
  • Shideler, Dan (2010). 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms: The Collector's Price and Reference Guide. Gun Digest Books. p. 725. ISBN 0-89689-825-3.


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