Neither of these are true "dream" rifles, and they sure ain't traditional, but I could have fun with the following two.

I don't think this one ever went into production:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Marlin-1894CSBL-357-Lever-Action-Rifle-16-Laminated-Hardwood/19232207

Another I could enjoy would be a stainless BLR, pistol grip, take down, in .223 with a 1/8 or 1/7 twist and a 2.5" oal mag.