Slight thread-jack (OP, let me know if this is too far afield) -
Curious about preferences people have between the Winchester 94 and the Marlin 336? Meaning, if one were in the market, which one would you nudge them towards and why?
I'm not a lever gun guy per se and I am decidedly "old school' when it comes to them. I have never cared for the newer Marlins when they started putting the safeties on them. Mine is simple, has really nice wood and the action is so smooth. The bluing, though worn in areas, is so deep and nice. I really have no interest in owning a newer lever gun.
I think if what my dad had was a Winchester 94, I'd probably feel the same way about it as I do the Marlin. I don't know if Winchester made a "carbine" model with the shorter tube but I really like the lines with mine with the shorter tube, not to mention the balance.