I like the Marlins too. I first bought a 1895 in 45-70 (blue with curved stock and 20" barrel). I really liked it. Next came the ss Guuide gun in 45-70. It was great, but not enough firepower. Only 4 rounds in the mag. I then bought a 1895 Cowboy with the 24" octagon barrel and straight stock. 9 rounds in the mag + 1 in the spout!
I just got it back from Accurate Plating and Weaponry. I had it industrial hard chromed, trigger/action job and a recoil pad! It looks just like ss. I now have my Alaska back up bear gun! I plan to go with my son (stationed in Fairbanks @ Ft. Wainwright) as back up on his bear hunt. I like the big lever gun.
I also have a Savage 99 in 308 that I plan on having bored out to 338 Federal and hard chromed.
The only thing better than a big bullet going fast is a bigger bullet going faster!
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I'm taking it to the range tomorrow to zero it with the new Hornady Leverevolution 325 grain loads. I guess I'll take the Crony to see what it gets with the 26 " barrel.