I'm putting together a little 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 that I've done some work to for my backpacking rifle (~5.5lbs loaded) I plan to hunt bear with this August. Once it's all finished up, I'll post some pics of it on here.
Mods include:
Rear Peep
Front Fiber Optic
Chopped Barrel/Mag Tube - 16.5''
Metal is receiving Tungston Cerakote Treatment
Internals will be getting Microslick Treatment
Boyds Pepper Laminate Pistol Grip Stock and Forend with Decelerator Recoil Pad
Loop Lever
Pistol Grip Conversion

I've got a great load running Cast Performance 260gr in front of H110 at just under 1700fps and can get all 8 rounds onto a paper plate out to 150 yards.