Marlin Model 25M

Marlin Firearms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1983

Also known as: Marlin 25M, Marlin Model 25 Magnum

Overview

The Marlin Model 25M is an American bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, produced by Marlin Firearms from 1983 to 1988. It fed from a detachable box magazine, used Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, and was fitted with a birch hardwood stock, serving as an affordable magnum-rimfire sporting and small-game rifle.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	2637 g (93.0 oz)
Overall Length	1041 mm (40.98")
Barrel Length	559 mm (22.01")
Action Type	Bolt Action
Firing Mechanism	Striker Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	7 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	610 m/s (2001 fps)
Muzzle Energy	483 J (356 ft·lbf)
Effective Range	125 m (137 yd)
Barrel Rifling	16 Grooves, Right-Hand (Micro-Groove)
Rifling Twist	406 mm (15.98")
Number of Grooves	16
Frame Material	Steel
Barrel Material	Blued Steel
Stock Material	Birch Hardwood (Mar-Shield Finish)
Finish	Blued

Calibers

.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire · primary — also known as .22 WMR, .22 Magnum, .22 Mag

Features

Firing modes: Repeating
Feed systems: 7-Round Detachable Box Magazine, 4-Round Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
Features: Micro-Groove Rifled Barrel, Detachable Box Magazine, Cock-On-Opening Bolt, Grooved Receiver For Scope Mounts

Production

Production years: 1983-1988

Succeeded by the Model 25MN (1989-2003).

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Designer: Marlin Firearms

Discontinued: 1988

Notes

Part of Marlin's economy bolt-action rimfire line; the .22 WMR Model 25M was later revised into the Model 25MN. A smoothbore Model 25MG variant was offered as a 'Garden Gun' firing shotshells.

Background

Marlin's Model 25 series gave budget-minded shooters a no-frills bolt-action rimfire, and the .22 WMR Model 25M brought magnum-rimfire reach to that economy platform for varmint and small-game use.