This weekend at the gun show I couldn’t resist acquiring a Marlin Camp Carbine (.45ACP).  I probably paid a bit too much for it, but it is in almost new condition.  The bore doesn’t look like it’s been used at all, and it looks like it still has the original grease in the action.  From what I could tell, the original owner fired it a little but probably didn’t clean it.  I’ve written to Marlin for a manual so I can take it down and clean it before I try to fire it.  I’ve gotten in the habit of field-stripping and cleaning all new guns before I fire them.  It’s most helpful with a used gun, as it gives you a chance to verify that all the parts are in good condition before the first firing.

See the link above for pictures.