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Originally Posted by mpholland
Actually, they both have their place Bob. The Winchester is the rifle of choice for rifle length cartridges (especially the pre 64 models), but the Marlin is the choice rifle for pistol length cartridges. I wouldn't trade my Marlin 1894C in .38 magnum for any other pistol length out there. I used to have a Model 94 30-30 with an octagon barrel, but just as with stereo equipment, there will always be something I wish I still had.
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Another factor, IIRC, the Marlin lends itself to easy and rigid scope mounting. The Winchester not so much.