The Marlin Model 25MG is a smooth bore, bolt-action, .22 WMR rifle manufactured by Marlin firearms Company. It was designed to shoot

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and marketed as a " Garden Gun" for use in dispatching small garden and farm

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. It also has been used for airport and warehouse

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

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Marlin Firearms Company firearms Bolt-action shotguns {{Shotgun-stub