I have a Marlin. I believe it is from the newer production, but I have had no problems with it. Also an older, pre-safety Rossi that handles like a dream. The Rossi is a 92 Winchester replica, thus slimmer and lighter than the 1894 Marlin.

I also have Winchester and Rossi leverguns in .45 Colt.

All four of mine are the "Trapper" length versions.

A well known gun writer, I believe John Taffin, said if he could have only one centerfire rifle, it would be a Marlin in .357 magnum. The .357 round out of the 16-22 inch barrel is a whole different animal than from a 4" to 6" pistol barrel.

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