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Hey Donald, I recently purchased a guide in 45-70 and it does not have a ported barrel. Very fun to shoot!

Marlins New models are not ported Donald.

Hi Donald, this particular model that Buds has does not come with the "Ported" barrel(Still a great rifle though). (Specifications and Features): - Marlin 1895G - Caliber: .45/70 Government - Capacity: 4 Round Magazine - Magazine Type: Tubular - Action: Lever-Action Barrel: 18.5" - Rifling: 1:20" Deep Cut Ballard-Type Rifling, Right-Hand Twist - Sights: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn Folding Rear / Ramp Front Sight With Brass Bead And WideScan Hood - Stock: American Black Walnut; Includes Checkered-Cut Straight Grip, Ventilated Recoil Pad And Swivel Studs - Safety: Hammer Block - Receiver: Solid Top Receiver Tapped For Scope Mount; Side Ejection - Overall Length: 37" - Weight: 7 lbs - Finish: Blued (Steel) / Mar-Shield (Walnut).

The new marlins 1895 guide guns are not ported. The guide guns were ported up until around 2002-2003

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The new marlins 1895 guide guns are not ported. The guide guns were ported up until around 2002-2003