Lever Guns, what would you choose & why?

[grizzly63]

My favorite is the Marlin CB in any caliber. Just darn nice rifles.

 

[noharleyyet]

Top lever is @p_ham 's inspirational build...bottom is/was mine in progress at his shop

https://flic.kr/p/2nEgrwf

 

[shrapnel]

This one isn’t bad for gophers to deer sized animals. Original Winchester 1873 deluxe in 38-40…