Marlin Model 25N
Marlin Firearms · Rifle · Discontinued · 1989
Also known as: Marlin 25N, Marlin Model 925
Overview
The Marlin Model 25N is an American magazine-fed, bolt-action .22 rimfire rifle introduced in 1989 as the updated successor to the Model 25. It chambers .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle, feeds from a seven-round detachable box magazine, and uses Marlin's signature Micro-Groove rifled barrel. A budget-priced plinking and small-game rifle with a Monte Carlo hardwood stock and a receiver grooved for scope mounts, it was renamed the Model 925 in 2003.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2767 g (97.6 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 | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Micro-Groove |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 16 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Hardwood |
| Finish | Matte Blued |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: 7-Round Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Thumb Safety
- Features: Micro-Groove Rifled Barrel, Grooved Receiver For Scope Mounts, Adjustable Open Rear Sight, Monte Carlo Stock With Full Pistol Grip, Detachable Box Magazine
Production
Production years: 1989-2003
Renamed the Model 925 in 2003; produced in North Haven, Connecticut.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 2003
Notes
The "N" designation stands for "new": compared with the earlier Model 25, the 25N adopted a revised magazine and a repositioned safety that moves forward to fire. Sold in large numbers as an entry-level rimfire trainer and plinker.
Background
Marlin's bolt-action .22 rimfires trace back to the mid-20th century, and the affordable Model 25 series became a staple first rifle for generations of American shooters. The Micro-Groove rifling, introduced by Marlin in the 1950s, gave these inexpensive barrels a reputation for surprising accuracy with standard-velocity ammunition.