Marlin Camp Carbine 9mm
Marlin Firearms · Carbine · Discontinued · 1985
Also known as: Marlin Model 9, Camp 9, Marlin Self-Loading Camp Carbine
Overview
The Marlin Camp Carbine (Model 9) is a 9x19mm direct-blowback semi-automatic carbine-caliber carbine made by Marlin Firearms from 1985 to 1999. Conceived as a handy utility 'camp' gun, it feeds from Smith & Wesson Model 59-series pistol magazines so a shooter could share ammunition and magazines between carbine and sidearm. It uses a hardwood stock, Marlin's Micro-Groove rifling, an M1-Carbine-style cross-bolt safety in the trigger guard, and a magazine disconnect.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2835 g (100.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 902 mm (35.51") |
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 36 N (8.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 12 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Magazine Disconnect, Bolt Hold Open
- Features: Accepts Smith Wesson 59 Magazines, Micro Groove Rifling, Adjustable Rear Sight, Hooded Front Sight, Drilled And Tapped, Rubber Recoil Pad
Variants
- Marlin Camp Carbine 45 — Caliber Variant
Production
Production years: 1985-1999
Total production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Discontinued: 1999
Notes
The sibling Camp 45 chambers .45 ACP and feeds from 1911-pattern magazines. Marlin specified cleaning every 250 rounds; a urethane action buffer can fail if neglected. Discontinued in 1999 and now a sought-after collectible.
Background
Reviving the old frontier idea of a long gun and a handgun that feed the same fodder, the Camp Carbine took Smith & Wesson Model 59 pistol magazines in 9mm and 1911 magazines in .45, and American Rifleman noted it shot so softly that 'recoil is hardly more than that of a .22 rifle.'