Without the factory stock I'd go as high as $450.00 depending on condition... And yes factory was wood... Also a good reason to take up reloading...

 

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450.00 sounds a little low based on what we seen on GB and such for the .45 But maybe they just are oversold on there also. Non original stock probably does hurt quite a bit though. Though it is comfortable in your hands.

I unfortunately just quit reloading and sold all my stuff within the last six months.

 

I think I could sell a table full of them at the Wannenmacher Arms Show for $700. A lot of dealers price them at $1000 but they don’t sell.
So I think $600 to $700 would be going rate for one in good condition.

 

There is a reason it doesn't have the original stock, they were notorious for cracking with the camp 45. 700 is overpriced without the original stock.

 

I do know the whereabouts of a original stock for around 50 Bucks. I am sure I could sell the Boyds off for more than that or atleast that much. But the Boyds does look fantastic on it though. Not original ,but aesthetically pleasing and very functional. Better than the original I am thinking in the that sense. But still not original I guess.

 

In the condition you mentioned, I wouldn't pay $700 for it, but I imagine someone will.

 

I agree an aftermarket stock is the way to go as it will hold up better, but for selling most people want the rifle in the original configuration. If I owned one I would remove the original stock and set it aside in case I wanted to sell it down the line. Make sure the buffer is replaced on these, A broken buffer is what causes the stocks to crack from the recoil.

 

when they first came out I bought one in 45acp with the standard walnut stock. it shot great. but I never liked the mag hanging down and the fact it was plastic, it just ain't me now days,,,,,,,,,,,

 

As with any camp rifle make sure the buffer is not destroyed before you buy the rifle
I do not put any value on the extra stock. I think you would be hard-pressed to find someone that would give you $50 for it. If the Boyds stock is in good shape that is really all you need.

For me $700 is high end of the spectrum but not unreasonable

 

Thanks, yes I know about replacing the Buffers in all our Semi Autos. I just replaced the one in my new to me 922M today. Same Buffer as the Camp 9s and 45s. one in my 922M was as suspected. Completely rotted away. I need to order a new one for my 99M1 .22 also. But at last cleaning it has not crumbled yet. Maybe it was already replaced by someone though.

That is a good idea. If I get it I will just get the 50.00 original stock and throw it the cabinet and keep the Boyds and run it with that one. He is a good friend. Maybe I can get it for 500.00 to 550.00 range or maybe less.

 

Sorry. I am so into Marlin 22s. I never even thought I was in the wrong section with the .45 Caliber..Thanks

 

QUOTE"when they first came out I bought one in 45acp with the standard walnut stock. it shot great. but I never liked the mag hanging down and the fact it was plastic, it just ain't me now days,,,,,,,,,,,"

They were never made with walnut stocks.
It is Maine birch stained to look walnut

 

They are scarce around these parts, and the last one i saw for sale (just a week ago) at the local gun show was priced at $950.00. As far as I know, it has been on the table for the last several shows, and has not had much interest.

 

My PD actually used them in our police cars for several years. The idea was sound, mags were interchangable with our 1911 45 pistols.

But... They were unreliable. Frequent malfunctions and yes, sometimes pieces of stock flew off while firing our qualifications with them.

A local gunsmith did wonderful things with them and made them 100% reliable, but... Still the stocks broke.

When I had the power to do so, I replaced them all with 5.56 AR-15's which proved to be trouble free.

I liked the Marlin camp carbines we had in .45, and an individual could likely enjoy one for many years. But for us, for a police department? They turned out to be disappointing.

FWIW, Guy

 

Yeah it seems the factory buffers were too brittle, the recoil springs too weak, and the birch stocks took the beating. It is too bad that they stopped making them , because all those issues were almost eliminated by aftermarket companies. Blackjack makes excellent buffers that last 5k rounds. Wolff springs intoduced 16.5 and 21 lb. springs that work great, and a few companies made stock replacements. You rarely hear about cracked stocks anymore. Now AR15's & Mini 14's have replaced them in police cars .

 

once I had a camp 9 and a 45!. im a moron! traded em. dont make my mistake if you buy it.

 

I wonder if the OP purchased the M45? Like so many of these kind of threads, there is no closure for the rest if us....

FWIW, I’ve had my M45 for over 20 years and thoroughly enjoy it. It has been 100% reliable...after I polished the feed ramp and only used high-end mags. The first thing I did when I purchased it new was to replace the buffer and the recoil spring (went with the 21#), after several years and well over 1500 rounds the factory stock was perfect, but I replaced it with a Choate folder. It’s had numerous sights on it, from factory through red dots to the CrimsonTrace on it now.

Most ammo has beed factory-equivalent hardball, but it’s seen it’s share of potent handloads. My favorite is the Hornady 200 XTP over AA-7 for just under 1200 fps - which betters the 10mm Auto hunting loads. I’ve taken deer and hog with this load, the XTP holds up very well giving deep penetration and good expansion. Best part is that it groups around 2 moa at 75 yards, my personal max hunting distance.

The Boyd’s thumbhole is no longer made, so it may be worth more to someone who wants one.


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My Camps have all been 9mm, but I shot a friend's .45. I really like these little carbines, but always considered them light duty guns. I can understand how they would not be robust enough for police work. I suspect Marlin intended them as casual plinkers, not something to be put to Mil/LE use.

The .45s are apparently more desirable than the 9s. And while I would not pay $700.00 for one, somebody probably would....

 

Yup , there is a buyer out there for everything.....and 45acp carbines are in high demand .

 

I am with olskool, on mag holder plastic piece.
i had a marlin camp 9mm some time ago.
it was heavy and the mag plastic part i didn't like.
sold it..

 

I thought the same thing...why not steel part?.......Damn you Marlin(must have been too heavy?)
I have a spare magazine well, bought it on Numrich for less than $20. (It's a little insurance should I crack one.)
I also have spare buffers & a spare wood stock (just in case!) Luckily a lot of the parts are still available at Numrich & Ebay

 

Remember it was Marlins low end rifles, I think it was around $200. I have a camp 45, I bought about 10 Chip McCormick 10rds mags and save the Marlin mag for future use. I sold a lot of my Marlin Collection and down to only 3 rifles, one being the camp 45. That one is one of the most unrated rifle Marlin ever build. People say this and that about the rifle and I bet half of them never shot one. Yes my stock cracked and I replace it with a hand build one in black Walnut with a bull eye in the stock. Well back to your question, I would pay $700 for the rifle. check it good for rust under the stock. Good Luck

Rick

 

I remember seeing ads years ago from some company that sold the 9 and 45 Camp Carbines that were modified with full-barrel suppressors. A big fat shroud from receiver to muzzle, like a DeLisle. Always wondered if those worked worth a hoot, and if anybody actually has one.....

Looky here, I had a photo of one!

 

Look it as ahead of their time, like the Remington Nylon 22 rifles, Browning uses a plastic for the mags on the Xbolt...no rust and quiet in the field

 

Sold one recently for $450.00. Lucky to get rid of it. Prone to cracks. Hard to repair.

 

I missed that one. do you have another one?

 

Remember when you could get one for under $300 at Kmart or Service Merchandise? I should have bought a bunch of them(or had my dad buy them, i was young then)

 

If anyone has a lead on a Camp 45 stock I would be interested. Either original or aftermarket.

 

I have a new/refurbished marlin camp 9 stock.........are they the same dimensions as the camp 45 stocks?