Marlin Guide Gun

[Bigahh]

Did one of my weekly Gun Shop Routes today, and I thought I found a Marlin 45/70 Treasure. It is a Short barreled Guide Gun that I have been wanting to add to my safe, perfect condition for 375.00 After a short inspection I was ready to bring it home, but then noticed the porting on the barrel That is the 4th one with porting I have come across lately, not a single one without holes in the barrel. I guess the ones without holes stay with the owners for good reason. Just do not want to take the chance that I will not like the ported rifle. Looks like a new one may be in order after all.

[Grizz]

ya but that's a great candidate for a trapper length gun, which is handier than the guide gun in some ways. a little work with saw and files gets you a great setup for a lot less than the new guide guns. just a thought.

Grizz

[Ysabel Kid]

ya but that's a great candidate for a trapper length gun, which is handier than the guide gun in some ways. a little work with saw and files gets you a great setup for a lot less than the new guide guns. just a thought.

Grizz

+1 At that price, you have all kinds of possibilities...

[AJMD429]

I got mine for about that price, and was planning on tapping the holes for filler-screws, or shortening the barrel, until I SHOT the gun, and realized that since I ALWAYS use hearing protectors, it didn't matter one bit.

Even if you don't wear hearing protectors when you shoot, I don't think it would be hard to cut & crown or just drill & tap & fill those ports if they bother you that much.

For $375 I'd have taken it!

[Borregos]

I got mine for about that price, and was planning on tapping the holes for filler-screws, or shortening the barrel, until I SHOT the gun, and realized that since I ALWAYS use hearing protectors, it didn't matter one bit.

Even if you don't wear hearing protectors when you shoot, I don't think it would be hard to cut & crown or just drill & tap & fill those ports if they bother you that much.

For $375 I'd have taken it!

+1

[pdawg.shooter]

I have been shooting a ported guide gun for years now. I used protection when playing but not when hunting. Seams like when I pull down on game with it I cant even hear it!

[76/444]

Hmmm,... never heard of one at that low price before.

Me thinks you will be unhappy at sometime in the future, if you really want one, and don't get it. As stated, cut it down if you don't like the porting.

[Bigahh]

Now you guys got me thinking!!!

[Doc Hudson]

Go back and buy the darned thing!

Personally I'd have jumped on it in a red hot New York second!


personally I like those ports and if you shoot heavy loads you will like them as well. That little rifle weighs less than seven pounds. With really heavy loads, i.e. Junior .458 WinMag Loads, it will kill on one end and cripple on the other, even with the ports. You really don't want to use a rifle that lighr for heavy loads with out the recoil reduction.

You realy ought to be using hearing protction anywway so the noise is not that big a deal anyway. you don't plan to use it as a Home Defense Rifle do you? Go buy the darned thing!

If you don't like the ports you can always sell it for a profit, trade it, re-barrel it, plug the ports or cut the barrel. You won't find a better deal and you will kick yourself if you miss it.

[Blaine]

The ports suck more for the people off to the side than they do for you....I have one.....Get it.

[AJMD429]

You don't plan to use it as a Home Defense Rifle do you?

I thought for awhile about making it my HDR, and if I did, I'd just load it up with light 'cowboy' loads - I think a 405 grainer going about 800 fps just might barely be enough punch to annoy a bad guy.

[Idiot]

You passed because of ports? At $375.00 in excellent condition? A Marlin 45/70 Guide Gun?

I know the echoing chorus railing against ports and safeties at times becomes deafening, making it hard to think, but buy it, try it, and find out if it's just an echo. I've got Marlins with and without ports, and guess what, they are both loud when shot without hearing protection. That is unless I'm shooting at game, and I'll be darned if I can hear it or feel the recoil then.

I'd shuffle back down to the shop and make a big fuss about those ports (there is a time and a place to make a fuss), getting them to knock off another 25 bones, and take the thing home.

Have fun.

[rjohns94]

My Wild West Co-Pilot in .457 mag is ported and I don't even notice it except in recoil reduction. As others have said, go get !!! If you don't like it, you can always sell it here

[GonnePhishin]

Why not just get a replacement barrel??

[Whit Spurzon]

I've owned both the ported and non-ported variety of Guide Guns. I was unable to tell the difference in report or recoil up to moderately heavy Levergun level loads. Even over the Chronograph the difference was undetectable.

They are excellent carbines, hunted a number of seasons with the GS, I'd still have one if I didn't have an 1895 LTD III (Guide Gun handy, Cowboy good looks).

[CEMENTHEAD]

GET IT NOW !!!!!!!!! LOL

[TCB in TN]

I don't own one currently the main reason is the price. BUT were I to come across that here local for $375, then I would quickly remedy that situation. I have shot plenty of ported rifles and shotguns over the years, and don't see a thing wrong with them. That sounds like a great deal, you better snag it quick!

[win38-55]

I have a Marlin Outfitter in 444 that is ported, it is a great gun. I like the ports
have not really noticed all the fuss about it being louder than any other gun.
For that price on a guide gun I would live with the ports.

[Bigahh]

Just want all you guys to know that I am telling my Wife it is all your fault! I just put some money down on it, and will pick it up next week. Always wanted a Big Bore, and I guess I got one! Thanks

[Grizz]

Just want all you guys to know that I am telling my Wife it is all your fault! I just put some money down on it, and will pick it up next week. Always wanted a Big Bore, and I guess I got one! Thanks

Ya did the right thing and your wife should be proud of ya for it!!

Grizz

[Mac in Mo]

Definately a good price. I have never seen one for that low. Good for you. Kevin

[greyowl]

I've had both versions. The porting on the Marlins doesn't seem to increase the muzzle blast for the shooter much. You won't be disapointed in getting it ,especially at that price.

[maddog]

Great price! I bought my GG, in 2003 and paid $350 for it. It's a ported model. Its been to Idaho, Texas and Africa with me. It's also goin to TN. in 2 wks. I wear hearing protection, when bench shooting, but it's not bothered me on any of my hunting trips. Go get it. That's a helluva deal.

maddog

[Paladin]

I got mine for about that price, and was planning on tapping the holes for filler-screws, or shortening the barrel, until I SHOT the gun, and realized that since I ALWAYS use hearing protectors, it didn't matter one bit.

Even if you don't wear hearing protectors when you shoot, I don't think it would be hard to cut & crown or just drill & tap & fill those ports if they bother you that much.

For $375 I'd have taken it!

+1, I like the one I have.

[rjohns94]

Congrats, you know the deal, when you get it home, we want pictures!!