You are talking 2 totally different guns. The Winchester is generally thought of as being for 30-30 etc. the 1894 marlin for pistol cartridges. The marlin 1894. Will feel easier to lever and a bit handier at least the 1894c. But the Winchester 94 is only 2 oz heavier and you are shooting 30-30. Way more horsepower. I prefer both the above guns over the marlin 336 by quite a bit
