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Offline Cookiemann

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Marlin 45acp Campgun
« on: February 14, 2007, 05:56:47 PM »
Don't know if I picked the right forum, but here goes.
Going to a gunshow this weekend and was wondering fair prices on the Marlin Campgun in 45ACP?  Also, does anyone know if there are pistol mags that fit this gun, if I am lucky enough to find one for sale.  I have heard about this rifle and have seen a couple pics.  It sounds like they don't come available very often, so I thought I should start lookin' now.
Someday would like to have a pistol and rifle in 45acp that will take interchangable clips.  Would like to do the same thing with a 357Mag in a revolver and a Lever gun.  Just somethin' I always wanted to have.  Thanks

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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2007, 08:39:07 PM »
Here's one on gun broker($400)  http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=65970070  I've heard that you can use  Smith and Wesson 29/59 (I cannot remember) mags in them.  Here's another on gunsamerica ($599) http://www.gunsamerica.com/classifieds/none/_976706532.aspx  Hope this helps and that you find one.
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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2007, 12:49:28 PM »
If it is the Marlin Camp Carbine you are referring to it takes standard 1911 magazines.  Mikey.

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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2007, 01:15:00 PM »
   HOWDY !         THE RIFLE /PISTOL COMBO YOU REFER TO IS A REQUIREMENT IN S.A.S.S. SHOOTING . THE OLE COWBOYS LIKE IT BECAUSE THEY COULD USE THE SAME AMMO IN EITHER . .367 MAG , 44 MAG ARE POPULAR ! OF COURSE NOW YOU CAN HAVE A SINGLE OR DOUBLE ACTION PISTOL.       LIKE YOU I ASLO WANTED THE SAME COMBO IN 45 ACP . THE PISTOL (1911) WAS OUR ISSUED SIDEARM AND I STILL SHOOT ONE BUT THE 45 CARBINE (COMMANDO) HAS NOT BEEN USED RECENTLY . GOING IN OTHER DIRECTIONS . IT IS BASICALLY A COPY OF THE THOMPSON BUT IN SEMI ONLY ! USE DRUM (50 ROUNDER NEVER GOT ONE) OR STRAIGHT 20 ROUND MAGS .  HAVE SEVERAL . IT IS PROBABLY ON THE TRADABLE/SELLABLE LIST . IF YOU ARE INTERESTED ? PM ME .
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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2007, 05:16:39 PM »
I have owned one for years and the mags are interchangeable with my 1911. I paid 250 bucks for it new at a local sporting goods store. It is a joy to shoot with low report and recoil and accurate to 50 yards.

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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #5 on: February 16, 2007, 06:22:46 AM »
[color=blu               HOWDY!             DO KNOT KNOW WHEN CHEEZY DID THAT . 2006 BLUE BOOK SAYS MANUF 1986-1999) ONLY . LAST MSR WAS  $443.00 . SO  YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A GUN 8 YEARS OUT OF PRODUCTION .  NO INDICATION AS TO HOW MANY WERE PRODUCED ! A REALLY SUPER CLEAN ONE WOULD PROBABLY GET $500.00 .
BUT BACK REFERANCE TO BASIC SALES......HOW BAD DOES THE BUYER WANT IT  VS. HOW BAD DOES THE SELLER WANT TO SELL !!!
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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #6 on: February 16, 2007, 07:35:30 AM »
Cheesy:  how do you keep yours clean?  Mine shoots so dang dirty it almost ceases being fun.  I'm thinkin' of trading mine for a new Beretta whatchamacallit in 45 or even buying one of those M48A Mausers converted to 45 acp.  Mikey. 

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Re: Marlin 45acp Campgun
« Reply #7 on: February 16, 2007, 01:00:50 PM »
I bought this rifle in 2000 at a discounted price since it sat on the shelf for a long time and since it was a discontinued model they decided to slash the price. Not a big seller since no one recognized it as a deer rifle, all good for me. I use Blue Dot powder in this rifle and it seems to burn clean. I scrub it with Shooters Choice bore clean and this works for me.

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