Thomis;
Yup, lever's are cool, no wonder you want one. My read is a .22 rimfire in either of two platforms. If there are real budget restrictions, then a Henry. However, if you can find a Marlin model 39 in good clean condition, in any of it's many iterations, grab it!
First, the future of the model 39 seems to be in doubt since the Ogres of Ilion, Cerberus, etc. aquired Marlin. Second, this is a gun that you can be sure will outlast your lifetime, and given good care, your immediate heirs lifespans too. Look to the Model 39 club thread here in the THR rifles section for more information.
900F
Yup, lever's are cool, no wonder you want one. My read is a .22 rimfire in either of two platforms. If there are real budget restrictions, then a Henry. However, if you can find a Marlin model 39 in good clean condition, in any of it's many iterations, grab it!
First, the future of the model 39 seems to be in doubt since the Ogres of Ilion, Cerberus, etc. aquired Marlin. Second, this is a gun that you can be sure will outlast your lifetime, and given good care, your immediate heirs lifespans too. Look to the Model 39 club thread here in the THR rifles section for more information.
900F