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MarlinModel25MG

Combat Shotguns · United States · 1999
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MarlinModel25MG

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Close-Range Lethality
30
Ammunition Versatility
20
Capacity
45
Reliability
75
Handling
60
Breaching Capability
10
Pattern Control
35
Ergonomics
55
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin United States
ManufacturerMarlin Firearms
CategoryCombat Shotguns
EraPost-Cold War
In service1999–2002
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
41
Combat Shotguns MASS Rating
34/35
Post-Cold War
100/107
All-Time
Combat Shotguns · 10 axes scored
Close-Range Lethality
30
Ammunition Versatility
20
Capacity
45
Reliability
75
Handling
60
Breaching Capability
10
Pattern Control
35
Ergonomics
55
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Marlin Model 25MG
Prime contractor
Production
1999–2002
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
34
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
41
combat shotguns category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1999
  • Weight (Empty)2.61 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity305 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)15.24 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1999
  • Production End2002
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1999Production started
  2. 2002Production ended
27
years in service
3
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A bolt action is a type of firearm action that requires the user to manually cycle the bolt to load and eject cartridges. It is uncommon in pistols.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Rimfire: a type of ammunition in which the primer is located in the rim of the cartridge case and is ignited by the firing pin striking the rim.
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