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Yes def 2003 - didn't know the 25s were still made then - mostly 925 designation. I've had the 925s with same bolt and no unusual noise. Should be readily fixable..

Marlin 25N a good bolt action 22. I would guess its 70s or 80s - what are the first 2 serial numbers? Was followed by the 925/980 models etc, then later the XT models and these are not as good. ...