Author Topic: Marlin Camp Carbine 9 (Read 915 times)

Flash · « **on:** March 15, 2004, 08:06:45 AM »

I was just at the Marlin web site and noticed that these aren't being listed any longer. What I'm interested in is what magazines these guns take. If I remember correctly, they share the same magazine type as another firearm but I can't remember what one. :?

SBF · « **Reply #1 on:** March 15, 2004, 10:14:01 AM »

They haven't made them for a while. I'd have to look in my Bluebook at home to give you exact years. IIRC they use Smith & Wesson 59 series magazines. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm going from memory)

Flash · « **Reply #2 on:** March 15, 2004, 10:53:07 AM »

On mine, the magazine well is synthetic but the stuff the Ramline mags were made of. It seems indestructable and overall, the gun is in mint condition. I always thought these were nice little blasters, sort of like my SKS. Does anyone know what Weaver base fits this gun? The Carbine was produced after the last cross reference I have for the Weaver bases. I guess Numrich will get the surpluss parts. Feedback is welcome.

SBF · « **Reply #3 on:** March 15, 2004, 12:06:50 PM »

At home now with Blue book:

They were made from 1985 - 1999.

Flash · « **Reply #4 on:** March 15, 2004, 03:11:41 PM »

Does the scope rail made for the 336 by Weaver fit these?
What about value? I've seen them on auction sites starting at $300.

SBF · « **Reply #5 on:** March 15, 2004, 04:24:18 PM »

I don't know about the scope rails. I don't own one to look and tell you, sorry.

The values that I have in my Blue Book (last years edition):

Last MRSP of $443.00
100% - $340
98% - $230
95% - $170
90% - $150
80% - $140
70% - $130
60% - $125

These prices seem low to me. I haven't seen any in my area going for less than $400 used. They seem to be a "favorite" gun of many and fairly hard to find. I'd like to have one, they look like fun!

Hope this helps!

Flash · « **Reply #6 on:** March 16, 2004, 12:15:44 AM »

I just bought one at the local Gander Mountain for $220 in excelent condition. It came with two 15 round and two 10 round magazines. The guy had to have over $50 invested in the mags alone. The thing looks like the day it was made. Got a winter storm brewing today so it might be a few days until i get out to shoot it. Thanks SBF.

SBF · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2004, 12:17:35 PM »

Sounds like you stole it! I need to find me one for that price.

BTW - The storm hit us about 1 pm, we got about 4-5 inches here (west of Cleveland) They cancelled most schools this morning so my wife (a teacher) was happy.

Have fun with it!

Flash · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2004, 12:41:59 PM »

Actually, a work buddy gave me a heads up about Gander Mountain and their used gun pricing policy. He bought a Ruger laminated 77 in 243 for $275. I seen, with my own eyes, two Winchesters that someone roughed up with emory cloth for Cowboy Action. The Trapper was a 45 colt, the rifle was a 44 Mag. Both went on the rack for $150 apiece. Needless to say, they were gone the next day after I priced some bead blasting and powder coating. I go there often and put money down on anything that looks good.

exfire · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2004, 08:16:39 AM »

According to my Marlin book. the scope base screw spacing is the same as the 336. And yes, S&W 59 series mags work.