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Default Sorta on topic - Cowboy assault rifle?

I have a couple of each.

The Winchester is lighter and handier, and seems to balance just right at the receiver. I don't care for the way half the guts comes out of the bottom when you work the lever, but it's been that way for a century or so.

The Marlin is no doubt sturdier. the receiver fills like a solid hunk of steel. Of course it's also heavier and thicker.

I think if I were going to carry it all day I'd want the Winny. If it were rough country I'd probably take the Marlin. Both of mine seem to group about the same at normal hunting distances.

I'd also point out that .32 Win was a very popular chambering for the 94 for a lot of years. A little more power and reach for the same money, but it's a bit of an orphan these days.