Marlin Camp Carbine .45

[UCSPanther]

My Dad is interested in one of these carbines, and I would like to know 2 things:

1. How common are they?

2. How much do they go for up here?

I know they are mostly restricted, but my Dad would rather have one than any of the other offerings on the market.

Thanks.

Note: I will emphasize that I am looking for the old camp carbine in .45 ACP, anything else does not count.

 

[chanman]

There's one on the EE right here that's already had the barrel swapped: http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=628621

 

[UCSPanther]

Doesn't count. I'm looking for a Marlin Camp Carbine in .45 ACP, not the Ruger PC9.

 

[chanman]

Doesn't count. I'm looking for a Marlin Camp Carbine in .45 ACP, not the Ruger PC9.

Ah, my mistake, I keep getting the two mixed up

 

[rodngun]

Ive never seen one up, not that I specially look for the marlin model, the Ruger .44 camp model pops up maybe once every other month and they get gobbled up rather quickly, I normally see them up in the 700 ish range. I would say if your interested in a short carbine type rifle in a bigger pistol caliber, your father should consider the marlin, ross, puma, browning, chap levers in 357, 44, 45 with the 16'' barrels. Great little hiker's friend. Hope that helps, cheers!

 

[Canuck223]

As you mentioned, since they are restricted they are a bit scarce. They do pop up, and the price depends a lot on condition. They tend to list for $800+.

Some parts, including a buffer that needs replacing regularly are getting harder to find. The trigger mechanism is known for being a PITA to work on, yet many have tried...

 

[Jeff/1911]

One just sold on the EE here a couple weeks back...