Marlin camp 45

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Hello guys need some help, I traded for a Marlin camp 45 last week that is LNIB.If had been shot it wasn't very much, I was able to get out and shoot this afternoon only put 14 rounds through it and then put it up, Well when I got home tonight I took it out and was wondering if I should keep it or sell it.
That's when I noticed that the stock at the back of the receiver was cracked.Was this a common problem?
Will try and post pics tomorrow if I can.

Kenny
 
The cracked stock is a bad sign.

The Camp 9 and Camp 45 carbines were undersprung from the factory. Also the original recoil buffers were too brittle and disintergrate over time.

Any owner of a Camp Carbine really need to replace the original buffer (which is likely in pieces) with a new buffer from BlackJack Buffers and also replace the original recoil spring with a heavier spring from Wolf Gunsprings. I believe the 21# spring is recommended for the Camp 45.
 
I'd say to keep it and fix it. Those are getting pretty desirable, AFAIK. I know I'd love to find a nice one for a good price. I've heard they have a problem with a recoil buffer(?) that usually needs to be replaced right off.

Cracked stocks can be fixed, I've heard that surgical tubing makes a wonderful clamp if you wrap it tightly around the cracked area after you put the glue in the crack.
 
Thanks guys think I am going to keep it and get the parts I need the crack can be fixed pretty easy I'm sure the gun is like new

Kenny
 
Don't shoot it anymore until you replace the recoil buffer and put a heavier recoil spring in it. Blackjack buffers makes buffers for it and Wolff makes heavier recoil springs for it. Google up a guide to disassembly and reassembly...and watch the feed ramp when you reassemble. Without doing these two things you may find yourself with a cracked reciever instead of a mere cracked stock.

You can get the stock fixed and you shouldn't have a problem selling it so long as you are honest if you choose to sell in the future. Also, don't let harsh cleaning chemicals contact the plastic lower.
 
all good tips here, also keep the stock screws tight. the new buffer is an absolute must have. a heavy recoil spring also.
keep that one, they are getting scarce and desireable now. lots of fun and deadly too. I haven't had any luck with cast slug reloads though and plated not much better.
 
All good info above. I love my Camp 9's and 45's. Sold both awhile back and recently found their replacements. If you decide to sell, shoot me a PM. My original Camp 9 cracked the stock as you described until I replaced the spring and buffer.
 
hold on

I saw one similarly cracked at the range a year ago.
This man was shooting hot reloads.

I would use only factory ammunition.

There were wood screws for repair in the stock I saw, but I noticed they didn't seem to help as the crack was progressing; I was told. They had been set in -oblique to the plane of the crack.

A thought: I would consider spanning that crack at it's origin, not the terminus, with an electrician's hammer driven staple. Drive it in flush to the surface, or even sink it below and fill with plastic wood and finish it over.
I know, it would be unsightly. May be you could paint over it with a brown paint. But if it fixed the growing of that crack?

If I had one of those camp rifles, I would keep it.
Some time in the future you might come across a replacement stock.
Or a modifiable stock to fit.
 
And, hey, absolute worst case, an entirely new stock can be made. In the end, it's a hunk of wood.
 
...that was common in the .45...shame, too...the concept was great...I believe they could do well today if they'd reintroduce it well with the bugs out...I think Beretta's Storm Carbine and the H&K are about twice as expensive as they'd be...I never heard if the 9mm had that problem...
 
...that was common in the .45...shame, too...the concept was great...I believe they could do well today if they'd reintroduce it well with the bugs out...I think Beretta's Storm Carbine and the H&K are about twice as expensive as they'd be...I never heard if the 9mm had that problem...
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Yeah, to a lesser degree, the 9mm had the same issue (especially if the recoil spring is weak after longterm use or the bolt buffer disintigrates). Both Camp Carbines were undersprung from the factory, and the .45 excessively so. Wolff gunsprings makes a 16.5lb and a 21lb recoil spring, and the 9mm will run with the 21lb, while I believe the .45 should be run with the 21lb spring.
 
Great info and suggestions thanks guys, going to order the new buffer and springs I think the crack can be fixed pretty easily know a gentlemen who does this type of work will see what he can do with it.

Will try to get pics up soon. Again thanks for all the replies they are much appreciated.

Kenny
 
Marlin will send you a replacement stock ...........free................they did for me.
 
After reading your experience last night Kenny I took one of the two camp 9

's apart and found the factory buffer was still in good shape (thankfully) but to be on the
safe side I went to the Blackjack buffer site and bought 4 new buffers(2 for
each rifle) and then over to the Wolff spring site and bought 2 new 16.5 lb springs.

Let me know if that Item worked for ya'. B.
 
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