Marlin Camp Carbine Model 45 16.5″ Semi Auto .45 ACP Rifle 1911, MFD 1993
SOLD FOR: $1,576
WOA#: WY240416SS003
Make: Marlin
Model: Model 45 Carbine
Serial Number: 07690808
Year of Manufacture: 1993 (100 – 07 = 93)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Blowback Operated Detachable Magazine Semi-Automatic Carbine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “THE MARLIN FIREARMS CO. NORTH HAVEN, CT. U.S.A. / MODEL 45 – MICRO-GROOVE BARREL – CAL. 45 AUTO” and the right side of the barrel has the “Warning”. The left side of the receiver is marked “07690808”.
Barrel Length: 16.5”
Sights / Optics: The carbine is mounted with a hooded orange plastic front sight blade set in serrated ramp’s dovetail. There is a folding semi-buckhorn rear sight with an elevator dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is equipped with a Weaver style rail.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The one piece stock is smooth hardwood with a semi-pistol grip, straight comb, sling studs front and back, and a brown rubber Marlin butt pad. The LOP measures 14” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt pad. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall condition. There are no chips or cracks. There are a few minor handling marks sparsely scattered about but nothing quite noticeable outside of a small compression line on the right side of the stock below the rear of the receiver.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One Marlin .45 Auto 7rd 1911 Style Magazine in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This carbine retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows a few scattered minor marks on the receiver. The bolt shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. There is a magazine disconnect safety. The spacing for the scope mounts are the same as a Marlin Model 336. The safety is mounted in the forward portion of the trigger guard, similar to the M1 Garand. There is a bolt hold back (and release) on the side of the magazine well, just behind the magazine release button. The Marlin magazine is a copy of the Colt 1911 magazine and this gun should function properly with most 1911 magazines. We did not fire this carbine. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a total of one magazine and its owner’s manual.
Our Assessment: These are nifty little carbines and a good companion for anyone who already owns a single stack 1911 since they can take the same ammo and magazines. They take the same scope mounts as the Marlin 336 lever action 30-30, so mounts are easily available. The Camp Carbine lends itself particularly well to red dot sights if iron sights seem to be getting smaller and fuzzier. The same receiver top spacing lets you mount some of the Williams peep or fiber optic sights (but you may have to install a higher front sight in the front dovetail.) The Camp Carbine was discontinued by Marlin in 1999 and a small cult has grown up around them. They can work well for home defense, especially for people who find the 1911 difficult to manipulate and shoot or desire a long gun but are worried about over penetration. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
