marlin 22lr 925m rifle owners manual

8/10/2019 Marlin 22LR 925M Rifle Owners Manual

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BOLT ACTIONRimfire Rifle

Owner's Manual

WITH5-YEARWARRANTY

IMPORTANT: Never attempt to load your rifle withammunition that does not meet the cartridge designa-tion stamped on the barrel. If this rifle is chambered foreither 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire or 17 HornadyMagnum Rimfire, do not attempt to use 22 Short, Longor Long Rifle cartridges.

IMPORTANTThis manual contains operating, care and maintenance instructions. To

assure safe operation, any user of this firearm must read this manual careful-

ly. Failure to follow the instructions and warnings in this manual can cause

accidents resulting in injury or death. This manual should always accompany

this firearm, and be transferred with it upon change of ownership.The warranty card attached to the cover must be filled out and mailed

within 10 days of purchase.

WARNING: KEEP THIS FIREARM OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN,

UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUALS, AND OTHERS UNFAMILIAR WITH THE

SAFE HANDLING OF FIREARMS.


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MARLIN'S PERFORMANCE UNDERTHE ABOVE WARRANTY

1. After notice of defect in material and/or workmanship is received by The Marlin Firearms Company, Marlin shall

send instructions for shipment of the firearm; and repairs will be made and the firearm returned within a

reasonable time after the firearm is received. Cost of shipping, insurance charges, etc. involved in returning the

firearm to the company shall be prepaid by the original owner.

2. Cost of parts and labor performed shall be provided without charge by The Marlin Firearms Company.

3. If The Marlin Firearms Company, after receipt of the firearm, determines that the defects in material and/or

workmanship were the result of abuse and/or neglect, or otherwise not covered by the warranty set forth

above, Marlin shall notify such owner to that effect and give an estimate for repair. In such cases, repair, return

shipping and insurance charges, etc. shall be paid by such owner.

4. In the event that The Marlin Firearms Company is unable to make warranty repairs to the firearm, it shall, within

a reasonable time after its receipt, notify the owner to that effect and give him the option either to receive areplacement of the same model, if then available in its inventory, or to receive a refund, either of which,if feasible, will be made through the store of purchase.

The Marlin Firearms Company100 Kenna Drive, North Haven, CT 06473-0905

www.marlinfirearms.com

LIMITED WARRANTYThe Marlin Firearms Company

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY AGAINSTDEFECTS IN MATERIAL & WORKMANSHIP

This firearm warranty is good only to the ORIGINAL OWNER who has registered his own-ership with The Marlin Firearms Company at 100 Kenna Drive, North Haven, Connecticut.

WARRANTY and CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP card must be completed and mailedto The Marlin Firearms Company at the above address WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS ofpurchase to insure the protection of the warranty. NOTICE of defect in materialsand/or workmanship must be received by the company WITHIN FIVE (5) YEARS fromthe date of purchase.

Normal wear, or damage resulting from neglect, abuse, alteration, or repairs notmade or authorized by The Marlin Firearms Company or use of non-Marlin parts arenot covered by the warranty.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVEOTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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Before You Use This Firearm

It is very important that you read andunderstand this manual before usingyour new rifle. Warnings should be readand heeded carefully. Also follow the

safety rules listed in Marlin's Guide toGun Safety, printed in this manual.

WARNING: Marlin firearms are designedand manufactured to handle standardfactory-loaded ammunition which con-forms to SAAMI (Sporting Arms andAmmunition Manufacturers Institute Inc.)standards with dependability and safety.Due to the many bullet and load optionsavailable, the element of judgementinvolved, the skill required, and the factthat serious injuries have resulted fromdangerous handloads, Marlin does notmake any recommendations with regardto handloaded ammunition.

WARNING: Your rifle was shipped com-pletely assembled and should not beused or disassembled without fullyreading and understanding the instruc-

tions in this manual.WARNING: It is a violation of federallaw to alter or deface the serial numberof any firearm.

How Your Rifle is Made

Your rifle has been made to Marlin'sstrictest standards of safety and reliability.It has been proof tested with a high pres-sure load, function fired, and sighted-in at

the factory. Built with tradition and engi-neered to last, your rifle is the product ofover 100 years of Marlin technology.

How to Operate the Safety

WARNING: Prior to firing, know andunderstand the operation of the safetyby practicing with the rifle unloaded.

WARNING: Never put the safety

between the SAFE and FIRE positions.Always place it in either the forward posi-tion (FIRE) or rearward position (SAFE).

Unless the safety is in either the forwardor rearward position, you cannot be cer-tain whether it is on SAFE or FIRE.

The safety button is round and locatedon the right side of the receiver behind

the bolt handle. The words FIRE andSAFE are engraved on either side ofthe safety button. To put your rifle onSAFE, first cock it, by opening and clos-ing the bolt (a red dot on top of the strik-er knob will be visible). Then pull thesafety button back to the rear position(SAFE). The safety is now on SAFE (seeA). To move the safety to the FIRE posi-tion, push the safety button to the for-ward position (FIRE). The safety is nowin the FIRE position (see B). If the triggeris pulled with the safety button in thisposition, the rifle will fire.

Safe Position

A

Fire (Off Safe) Position

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WARNING: Never disassemble thesafety. It has been correctly designed,f i t ted and tested. Any mechanicaldevice can fail, however, so never relyon the safety to justify careless han-dling. Never use a firearm with a safety

that does not function properly. (Seeinstructions for factory maintenance inthis manual.)

Ammunition Note

Your rifle is chambered for 22 rimfire, 22Winchester Magnum Rimfire, 17 HornadyMagnum Rimfire, or 17 Mach 2. Thesecartridges are shown below, actual size.

None of these cartridges are interchange-able with any other.

WARNING: Never attempt to load yourrifle with ammunition that does not meetthe cartridge designation stamped onthe barrel. Use only clean, dry, factory-loaded ammunition which conforms toindustry standards.

WARNING: Before loading this firearm,always check the bore and chamber tobe sure they are free of grease, oil orany other obstruction. Be sure thechamber is empty, bolt is open and thesafety is on SAFE. Avoid having yourhands near the muzzle of a loaded rifle.

How to Load

Loading A Single Cartridge

Your rifle may be loaded with a single car-tridge, provided the magazine is empty.Open the bolt and put the safety on SAFE.Place the cartridge, bullet end toward themuzzle, directly into the chamber.

NOTE: Models 915YS and 915Y are sin-gle shot rifles and therefore have nomagazine.

Models with Tubular Magazine

WARNING: Never add cartridges to a par-tially loaded tubular magazine. This rifle

will not function properly unless the innermagazine tube is locked securely in place.

WARNING: Never remove the bolt (SeeG) while unloading, or when cartridgesare in the tubular magazine. Cartridge

misplacement can occur.Open the bolt by lifting the bolt handleand pulling it all the way back. Then, withthe safety on SAFE, keeping your fingers

Unlocking the tubular magazine

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away from the muzzle, turn your rifleupside down and unlock the inner maga-zine tube by turning the knurled lockingend plug (see C). Pull the inner tube outuntil the loading port is open. Insert thecartridges, bullet end toward the muzzle

(see D). When you have loaded up to themagazine capacity (12 cartridges for 22Win. Mag. Rimfire and 17 Hornady Mag.Rimfire models; 25 Short, 19 Long or 17Long Rif le cartr idges for the Model981T), slide the inner tube back in place,turning it slightly to ease passage overthe loaded rounds. DO NOT FORCE THETUBE DOWN. Then rotate the knurledlocking end plug to the locked position.

Inner tube will not lock in place if thenumber of cartridges loaded exceeds thestated magazine capacity.

Models with Clip Magazine

Open the bolt by lifting the bolt handle andpulling it all the way back. Then, with thesafety on SAFE, remove the magazine bypressing release button shown in (E).Insert up to seven cartridges in the maga-zine. As you load, push cartridges downand rearward (see F). Replace loadedmagazine, being sure it locks in place.

Cocked and Ready

To chamber a cartridge, lift the bolt handleand pull it all the way back Then push it allthe way forward and down. A red dot on topof the striker knob will signify that the gun is

cocked and ready to fire (See A, page 1).

How To Fire

With the rifle pointed at the target, move thesafety to the FIRE position and squeeze thetrigger. Open and close the bolt completelyfor each repeat shot (except Models 915YSand 915Y, which are single shot). If youhave not fired all cartridges at the target, besure to put the safety on SAFE until you are

ready to shoot again.

How to Unload

With the safety on SAFE, and the riflepointed in a safe direction, open the boltand eject the loaded cartridge from thechamber.

For models with a tubular magazine, cyclethe action repeatedly by opening and

closing the bolt, until the ejection of car-tridges ceases. When the last cartridgehas been ejected, the bright orange plas-

Releasing the clip magazine

Loading the clip magazine

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For Models Equipped WithScrew-Adjustable Rear Sights

Horizontal Correction (Windage)

To move the point of impact to the left orright, loosen the leaf binding screw untilyou can move the leaf manually. Movethe leaf in the appropriate direction,ret ighten the screw and f i re again.Continue this process until your shotsare horizontally zeroed-in.

Vertical Correction (Elevation)

To raise the rear sight (if you are shoot-ing low) turn the elevation adjustmentscrew clockwise. To lower the rear sight(if you are shooting high) turn the eleva-

tion adjustment screw counterclockwise.Continue adjusting and firing until yourshots are vertically zeroed-in.

For ModelsEquipped With Fire Sights

Horizontal Correction (Windage) Toadjust the point of impact, loosen thedovetail screw until you can move thesight manually. To move the point ofimpact to the left, move the rear sight

base to the left. To move the point ofimpact to the right, move the rear sightbase to the right. Adjustments can bemade by gently tapping the dovetail por-

tion of the rear sight in the desired direc-tion. Retighten the screw and fire again.Continue this process until your shotsare horizontally zeroed-in.

Vertical Correction (Elevation) To raise

the rear sight (if you are shooting low)turn the elevation adjustment screwclockwise. To lower the rear sight (if youare shooting high) turn the elevationadjustment screw counterclockwise.Continue adjusting and firing until yourshots are vertically zeroed-in.

Removing the bolt

G

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Scope Mounting

Your r i f le has a grooved receiverdesigned to handle tip-off-type 22 scopebases. They are made by several manu-facturers in various heights, to accom-

modate different objective diameters,and are available through your local gundealer. You may also order directly fromMarlin Gun Service. Call 1-800-544-8892for more information.

How to Clean Your Rifle

WARNING: Before cleaning your rifle,be certain it is completely unloaded,and the bolt has been removed.

WARNING: Never attempt to wipe downor clean a loaded f i rearm. Fol lowinstructions under How to Unloadbefore cleaning.

NOTE for stainless steel models:Although stainless steel is corrosion-resistant, it can rust. If the rifle gets wet,dirty, or is subject to excessive handling,remove all moisture and wipe down metalparts with oil or a rust-inhibitor.

Minor scratches can be buffed out ofstainless steel with a Scotch-BriteTM VeryFine pad, available in hardware andautomotive supply stores.

With normal use it is not necessary toclean the bore of your rifle. However, ifthe rifle gets wet, or if foreign materialgets into the action or barrel, cleaning asdescribed below is recommended.

Being sure your rifle is unloaded andpointed in a safe direction, open the bolt,pull the trigger fully to the rear and com-pletely withdraw the bolt from the rear ofthe receiver, as shown in (G).

Clean the bore and barrel by using anystandard 22 caliber (17 caliber for Modelschambered in 17HMR or 17 Mach 2)commercial cleaning rod and cleaningpatches. Clean the barrel with powder

solvent and wipe lightly with gun oil aftercleaning. Always clean the rifle from thebreech (chamber end) to the muzzle.

Caution: Before using any solvent or othergun cleaning product, read the label care-fully to be sure it will not damage either thefinish or any parts of this firearm.

NOTE ON HEAVY USAGE: When yourrifle has fired more than 1,000 rounds oris a year old, lubrication of the trigger

mechanism and cocking cam will assurecontinued smooth operation.

Aligning bolt for reassembly

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WARNING: The breech bolt assembliesof Marlin 22 caliber and 17 caliber boltaction rifles are not interchangeablebetween rifles. (Do not disassemble thebreech bolt.) Each breech bolt is individu-ally fitted to the receiver at our factory to

assure proper headspacing. Should thebolt assemblies be removed from therifles for cleaning or safety reasons, becertain that they are reinstalled in thesame rif le from which they wereremoved.

The last three digits of the serial numberappearing on the left side of the receiver,are inscribed on the breech bolt with anelectric pencil. These three digits will help

you to identify the proper rifle for reinstal-lation of the bolt.

Failure to match the factory fitted breechbolt to the proper rifle could create anunsafe condition that could cause a mal-function of the firearm, or worse, personalinjury to the shooter or a bystander.

Use a very thin coat of light oil duringbelow freezing conditions. Condensationdroplets will form soon after the rifle is

brought into a warm room, or it maybecome wet during inclement weather. Inany case, all moisture should be

Open the bolt and remove the clip maga-zine (if your rifle is a clip-loader). Removethe takedown screw on the underside ofthe forearm, and the forward trigger guardscrew. Remove the barreled action fromthe stock.

Apply a small amount of good quality gungrease to the area shown in I.

Next, open the bolt and apply a smallamount of grease to the cocking cam, asshown in J.

If the rifle continues to be fired extensive-ly, repeat this lubrication about every1,000 rounds or once a year.

NOTE: The safest possible way to store

this, or any other Marlin bolt action rifle,is with the bolt removed and kept sepa-rately, under lock and key.

To replace the bolt assembly, align the tabon the left forward portion of the bolt (seeH), with the corresponding groove in therear of receiver. With trigger pulled, insertbolt into rear of receiver. Never force thebreech bolt into the receiver, as seriousdamage may result. If you encounter diffi-

culty, remove the bolt and re-check align-ment. After cleaning, and before reinsert-ing the bolt, ensure the barrel is clear.

Apply grease.

I

Apply grease.

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The Fascinating History of Marlin

Written by the late William S. Brophy, Marlins Senior TechnicalManager and Official Company Historian for many years, thisprodigious book details the history of the MarlinFirearms Co. and its products. The hardboundvolume contains more than 600 pages andover 1000 illustrations. Must reading for any-one interested in all the models pistols,rifles and shotguns made by Marlin, andin the story of more than a century offirearms production in America.

For more information, write:

Marlin Firearms Co.

Department OM

100 Kenna Drive

North Haven, CT 06473

IMPORTANT

If you have any questions or problemsrelating to your new Marlin, would likeadditional information on safe operation,or wish to order parts or accessories, justcall our Customer Service Center. AService Representative can be reached atthe number listed below, between 8 A.M.and 4:30 P.M. (Eastern Time), Mondaythrough Friday.

1-800-544-8892(Toll Free)

Please record the firearm serial number, dateof purchase and where purchased below.

Serial #: _____________________________________

Date of Purchase: __________________________

Purchased From: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

In case of loss or theft, supply thisinformation to the proper authorities.


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* Restricted availabilityPart sent to qualified gunsmith only.

** Restricted availabilityParts installed at factory only.

*** Non-restricted availabilityPart may require some final fittingsanding or filing.

BOLT ACTION

Rimfire Rifle

PARTS LIST

BOLT ACTION RIMFIRE RIFLEFor parts prices, call 1-800-544-8892 (8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Eastern Time, Weekdays)Be sure to mention gun serial number when ordering parts

**1 . . . . . . . Barrel2 . . . . . . . Barrel Retaining Pin3 . . . . . . . Breech Bolt Assembly Pin

*4 . . . . . . . Breech Bolt, Front*5 . . . . . . . Breech Bolt, Rear

***6 . . . . . . . Bullseye***7 . . . . . . . Buttplate/Butt pad

8 . . . . . . . Buttplate Screw (2)

9 . . . . . . . Cartridge Lifter10 . . . . . . . Cartridge Lifter and Ejector Spring11. . . . . . . Cartridge Lifter Pivot Pin12 . . . . . . . Cartridge Lifter Spring13 . . . . . . . Ejector

***14 . . . . . . . Extractor15 . . . . . . . Feed Ramp/Feed Throat16 . . . . . . . Feed Throat Assembly Pin

*17 . . . . . . . Firing Pin18 Firing Pin Spring

ILL. NO. PART NAME

33 . . . . . . . Magazine Mounting Bracket34 . . . . . . . Magazine Mounting Bracket Screw35 . . . . . . . Magazine Tube Band36 . . . . . . . Magazine Tube Band Pin37 . . . . . . . Magazine Tube Inside Assembly38 . . . . . . . Magazine Tube Outside39 . . . . . . . Rear Sight Assembly40 . . . . . . . Rear Sight Base

41 . . . . . . . Rear Sight Elevator42 . . . . . . . Rear Sight Folding Leaf

**43 . . . . . . . Receiver44 . . . . . . . Scope Mount Dummy Screws (4)45 . . . . . . . Sear Spring46 . . . . . . . Stock47 . . . . . . . Striker48 . . . . . . . Striker Assembly Pin49 . . . . . . . Striker Cam Bushing50 Striker Cam Pin

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