Marlin Camp-Carbine in .45 ACP.......what's it worth?? PHOTOS ADDED

THREEDFLYER · May 24, 2017

Got a local buddy with a Marlin Camp-Carbine chambered in .45 ACP and he may sell it and I am considering purchasing.

Question is, has anyone recently sold or purchased one of these? Trying to find a price which is fair for both of us.

Obviously the .45 ACP version is less common than the 9mm.

Thoughts are appreciated.

Mistered · May 24, 2017

What is he asking?

THREEDFLYER · May 24, 2017

Mistered said:
What is he asking?

As mentioned above......we are both trying to find a fair price that works for both. I believe he has the original box/papers.

I have seen completed auctions without the box or papers sell for in the $700-$800 for the .45 ACP model.

I am not sure I will pursue this one.....it's not a "Must Have" for me.....but will see what price he is willing to take for it.

forrestinmathews · May 24, 2017

Thought:
Where does one find decent magazines for said gun? Decent 1911 magazines will work.
Read this thread...What mags for my Marlin camp 45? which 1911s? | The High Road
It also talks about wanting a 21# recoil spring. Seems like solid advice. Maybe you can get one of those promag ridiculously long magazines to play with also.

THREEDFLYER · May 24, 2017

forrestinmathews said:
Thought:
Where does one find decent magazines for said gun? Decent 1911 magazines will work.
Read this thread...What mags for my Marlin camp 45? which 1911s? | The High Road
It also talks about wanting a 21# recoil spring. Seems like solid advice. Maybe you can get one of those promag ridiculously long magazines to play with also.

I will check out the link.....I already own a 25 round 1911 Magazine which would be a hoot to shoot!

goatsnguns · May 24, 2017

I had one of the .45 camp rifles. It was a fun gun to shoot, with target loads on a misty morning I could see the vapor(?) trail from the bullet and follow it to the target. I used all kinds of 1911 mags with no problems, always shot 200 gr LSWC, once I ran a mag of GI issue though with nary a hitch. I ended up trading for S&W with a trade value of $750.

THREEDFLYER · May 24, 2017

Yeah I am thinking $800 would be the max for the Camp Carbine with the box/papers and an extra mag or two.

I appreciate the feedback guys and will let you know if I end up going for it.

Mistered · May 24, 2017

Yeah I am thinking $800 would be the max for the Camp Carbine with the box/papers and an extra mag or two.

$800 is probably top dollar for the .45 models (9mms typically run a few dollars HIGHER than the .45s but if it is a friend then then that is worth something) I passed on a nearly new 9mm with box & papers for $750 a while back because of a potential issue with the 'Camp' models that I was made aware of - PM me for details if you are interested in knowing what it was. Kind of bummed me out because I always wanted a Camp 9 and almost bought one new in the late 90's when they were still in the stores gunracks!
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/650151347
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/648588580

THREEDFLYER · May 24, 2017

I have read up on the issues and I am leaning towards putting the $800 into another S&W. Trying not to stray too often and stay focused......Besides, there are plenty of AR platform pistol caliber carbines out there that don't have the Camp Carbine issues.

Double-O-Dave · May 25, 2017

FWIW - I saw one of these for sale locally not long ago, and they were asking $650.00 for it. It came with a leather sling, and el cheapo scope - oh, and it was chambered in .45ACP. It looked to be in very good condition.

Regards,

Dave

Muss Muggins · May 25, 2017

I would pay from $600 to $750 dependent upon condition and number of magazines, esp. factory magazines. I wouldn't sell one for twice that . . .

THREEDFLYER · May 25, 2017

UPDATE:
Got a chance to examine the carbine and goodies today.......so, here's what the package contained.
The original box and paperwork, (3) 7-round magazines, WWII mag pouch, Original wood stock and composite folding stock, and a scope base/rings with a Thompson Center red-dote scope, and several extra Wollf Springs.

My buddy who owns this is not the original owner and he has not shot the carbine. So my thoughts are that the original owner spent the time to work the kinks that are common with these worked out.

Now it's decision time......kind of a cool little pea shooter!!

My thoughts at this point is that it's at least an $800 package.

g8rb8 · May 25, 2017

THREEDFLYER said:
....I already own a 25 round 1911 Magazine which would be a hoot to shoot!

I'll give a thumbs up to the Camp Carbine and yep, it's a hoot with a 25 round magazine. It's factory tapped for a small and easy-to-mount rail and red dot scope.

The "issue" I am aware of is a possible crack in the stock aft of the receiver. I installed a buffer which was easy to do and just a few dollars and supposedly would reduce the risk of a crack.

TAROMAN · May 25, 2017

g8rb8 said:
I'll give a thumbs up to the Camp Carbine and yep, it's a hoot with a 25 round magazine. It's factory tapped for a small and easy-to-mount rail and red dot scope.

The "issue" I am aware of is a possible crack in the stock aft of the receiver. I installed a buffer which was easy to do and just a few dollars and supposedly would reduce the risk of a crack.

This^^^

Even if it's unfired, toss the factory (hard white plastic) buffer and get one of the new urethane ones.
Blackjack Buffer
While you're in there, a new recoil spring is a worthwhile addition.

THREEDFLYER · May 25, 2017

TAROMAN said:
This^^^

Even if it's unfired, toss the factory (hard white plastic) buffer and get one of the new urethane ones.
Blackjack Buffer
While you're in there, a new recoil spring is a worthwhile addition.

There are plenty of extra recoil springs included with the package. If I end up with it I will inspect to see if the previous owner has changed out the stock buffer. Thanks for the link!!

Double-O-Dave · May 26, 2017

Sounds like a good deal, and a decision you may need to make. I have a fondness for pistol caliber carbines. I currently own 2 - an M-1 carbine (Inland), and a Marlin 1894 lever gun in .357 Magnum. I've been considering a Ruger .44 Magnum carbine that I don't really need, but I sure do want. Best of luck to you.

Regards,

Dave

THREEDFLYER · May 26, 2017

Muss Muggins said:
I would pay from $600 to $750 dependent upon condition and number of magazines, esp. factory magazines. I wouldn't sell one for twice that . . .

I just verified that there are 3 seven round stainless magazines included and all of them are marked "Marlin 45 Auto".

Ivan the Butcher · May 26, 2017

I have had a Camp 45 since the early 90's, and enjoy using it along with my 1911's. If I am using a different or no sidearm, I prefer a M-1 Carbine with 110grain soft hollow points!

The only advantage that the Camp 9/45 have is ease of mounting an optical sight (mine has a 30mm red dot sight, for both eyes open sighting).

Dad had a Camp 9 set up like my camp 45. He also had a raccoon problem worse than mine! An his house was over a mile to anybody's in any direction! One night, his dog went nuts and sad spotted 5 raccoon kits lined up on a limb. Raccoon eyes reflect red, so looking through the red dot when the kits had 3 red eyes, he would pull the trigger! Only the fifth one got away! That would be a little much for the M-1.

Ivan

Phish · May 26, 2017

These are very nice guns with a lot of fun! Very desirable and wouldn't think twice to pick one up if I could. Someone mentioned ar a AR platform...

Don't be that boy with a toy gun....get a real gun!

Muss Muggins · May 26, 2017

THREEDFLYER said:
I just verified that there are 3 seven round stainless magazines included and all of them are marked "Marlin 45 Auto".

Snap it up . . .

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