Thanks for the welcome, guys!
The only long time lever gun I've had is a Marlin 39 (no "A") that I bought used in a hock shop in Manitu Springs, Colo. back in 1957 when being discharged from Camp Carson in Colorado Springs. It cleaned up real nice, having a burled walnut stock, octagon barrel and case hardned receiver. Still have it today and intend on passing it on to my Grandson as soon as he's old enough (celebrates his 4th birthday the 14th).
Shot centerfires from .222 Mag to .375 Win, usually choosing the .25's to the 7mm's. Owned a Marlin 336C in 30-30 back in the late 60's for a short while - bad chamber that split the shoulders of the cases. Got rid of it and just used bolt actions until last year, when I had a deal come up I couldn't refuse on the Marlin 1895LTD. Now, the others hardly ever get out of the gun cabinet because the 45-70 is so much fun to shoot.