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[[File:Marlin-Model-25MG-25-MG-22-WMR-Magnum-Shotgun-Garden-Gun-Firearm-Wiki.jpg|frame|right|The Marlin Model 25MG, a .22 magnum smooth-bore "shotgun".]]

The '''Marlin Model 25MG''' (sometimes known as the '''Marlin Garden Gun''') was a smooth bore bolt-action "shotgun" chambered in [[.22 WMR]] and manufactured from 1999 to 2002. It is what would traditionally be referred to as a [[Garden Gun]], hence its nickname. It was intended to use .22 magnum shotshells such as those manufactured by [[CCI]] and was geared towards close-range pest control for snakes, rodents and so on.

Interestingly, even though it's chambered in the .22 magnum, a round meant to be a rifle cartridge, the Marlin 25MG is very much set up as a dedicated shotgun. For example, there is no rear sight. The gun only features a front sight (a fluorescent orange bead), as would be more typical on an average hunting/consumer shotgun.

The gun was offered with either a wood or black synthetic stock. It is part of the [[Marlin Model 25]] series of rifles, with the major difference of course being the smooth-bore barrel made for specifically firing shotshells.



== Specifications == 

'''Action:''' Bolt-action

'''Caliber:''' [[.22 WMR]] (shotshells)

'''Capacity/Magazine:''' 5 or 7 round detachable magazine (Standard Marlin .22 WMR Magazines)

'''Barrel/Length:''' 22 inch (560mm) smooth bore

'''Overall Length:''' 41 inches (1000mm)



== References and Resources ==

[https://www.marlinforum.com/articles/marlin-25mg-garden-gun.26/ Marlin 25MG Garden Gun:] An excellent article at the Marlin Forum discussing the Model 25MG, including high-quality photos.



[[Category: Guns Chambered in .22 WMR]]

[[Category: Garden Guns]]

[[Category: Rifles]]