My Sexy Marlin Model 9 Carbine (Camp 9)

I finally got my hands on my first Marlin model 9 - commonly known as the "Camp 9".
I say "first" because like lever guns and AK47s, I don't think I can have just one of these! Marlin also produced a camp 45, so that would be a nice addition as well.

The seller informed me that he had replaced some springs/parts and that it needed a buffer (original buffers are made of an inferior material that turns brittle with age - aftermarket buffers are available for around $10), but it works.
I still need to order a buffer. I figured I'd wait until I had it in my hands and could take it apart to see if it needed anything else before I placed my order.

The only thing that disappoints me is the holes that were drilled in the underside of the front end of the stock. I have no idea why it was done - perhaps a bipod?
There are several scratches in the wood and a few in the barrel. It looks like someone tried to touch up the barrel at one point.
So long as it functions properly, that's all that matters to me. I was looking for a shooter. If I want a show piece, I can always buy another one in better shape.

It came with a 12 rd Marlin mag and a "high cap" mag of unknown manufacture. I don't even know how many it holds yet.

Aside from the cosmetic defects mentioned, it appears to be missing a hood for the front sight. (No matter, I don't care for them anyway)
The rest of it is nice. Everything is solid and the "plastic" magwell/trigger guard is in perfect condition.


For those unfamiliar with this no-longer-produced, little gem, here is some additional info:
Produced: 1985-1999
Weight: 6¾ pounds
Length: 35½"
Barrel length: 16½"
Caliber: 9mm & 45ACP
Action: Direct blowback semi automatic
Safety: "Garand style" integrated in front of trigger guard
Sights: Fixed, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
Stock: Walnut-finished Maine Birch
Capacity: Magazines were produced in a variety of sizes with 12 rds being most common.
The camp 9 also accepts S&W 59 series double stack magazines and feeds hollow point ammunition, or FMJ.
Camp 45 carbines accept standard, or extended 1911 magazines.

Original 12 rd factory mag
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With 12 rd factory mag inserted.
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With high cap mag...
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Looks like it had a scope mounted at one point...

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I am a happy "camper" now!!! :) :) :)

Congrats! Now you have to get a S&W 59 series handgun to go with it. :)

I had both, the Camp 9 and 45, at one time. And corresponding pistols to go with.. A S&W 459 and a 1911. I sold the Camp 45 to a friend before making the final move from FL back home to PA. Then sold the Camp 9 to a "kid" from Kane back in '03 or '04 when I was hardup for $$$.

The Camp 9 is accurate as hell. I don't why Marlin stopped producing them, but halting production was a mistake if you ask me.

Oh that does look fun!!

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Originally Posted by knight0334

Congrats! Now you have to get a S&W 59 series handgun to go with it. :)

I had both, the Camp 9 and 45, at one time. And corresponding pistols to go with.. A S&W 459 and a 1911. I sold the Camp 45 to a friend before making the final move from FL back home to PA. Then sold the Camp 9 to a "kid" from Kane back in '03 or '04 when I was hardup for $$$.

The Camp 9 is accurate as hell. I don't why Marlin stopped producing them, but halting production was a mistake if you ask me.

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I went back and forth over wanting a 9mm vs 45ACP and while the thought of a 45ACP carbine is very appealing, the cost of ammo, and smaller capacity mags of the 45 helped me to decide to go with the 9mm instead.

I don't even know what a S&W 459 looks like. I'll have to look it up. Not sure I would get one though.

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Originally Posted by Emptymag

I went back and forth over wanting a 9mm vs 45ACP and while the thought of a 45ACP carbine is very appealing, the cost of ammo, and smaller capacity mags of the 45 helped me to decide to go with the 9mm instead.

I don't even know what a S&W 459 looks like. I'll have to look it up. Not sure I would get one though.

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All the 59 series look about the same, and had the general 1911 look to them. Some are just different sizes, have different features, or different colors.

The 459 was a duty sized gun. ...smaller than a full size, but bigger than a compact.

Handy looking lil rifle...congrats

Those scratches aren't bad. A little cold blue and I'd drop it in this:

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/produc...12750&cat=1227

Lycanprettybabythrope

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Originally Posted by Lycanthrope

Those scratches aren't bad. A little cold blue and I'd drop it in this:

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/produc...12750&cat=1227

Lycanprettybabythrope

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Oh yeah, that IS sexy...
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/conten...71D-15-312.jpg


$75 doesn't seem too bad either.
That and a red dot scope? Rrrrrowwww...

Sexy looking carbine Dude!

There are a few other aftermarket stock options as well.

Choate makes a folder and an adjustable AR15 style stock.


(images found on the web. not mine)
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Then there's the old Muzzelite bullpup. :D

I held one of these years ago, but all I can remember is that it felt cheesy.

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