Henry's, Winchester's, and Browning's leverguns are expensive. So Marlin is doing what makes good business sense by filling the budget end of the spectrum. If you want the fancy wood and better fit and finish, you have to pay for it. But if you want a no nonsense, functional levergun that won't break the bank then Marlin is there. It's all in what you want and there's no right or wrong answer just personal preference. I'll take Marlin.
