Just turned up this Thead today! I have several Models 64. A 30-30 & two .32 WCF. Bought them principally for nice Winchesters at good prices. Vintages from first year production in '33 to about '51. That said, prefer my 1937 vintage 94 carbine as last year of the true Carbine butt with plate wrapping over wood butt top. That as with the newer ramp sight-integral forged barrel of "Winchester Proof Steel". In my preferred (non-handloader) 30-30 chambering. Used-excellent & all original but for a King's Full Buckhorn 'gnarly' aft barrel sight! A preferred feature 'sweet spot' for me in Win history.
IF you're a Winchester guy, any Marlin placing as 'other' on your radar perhaps. For me the 336 Models, from design to production quality equalling Winchester pre '64. To chamberings inclusive of said .35 Remington to sub-model designation 45/70 chambering. 336 Marauder as "Trapper" equivalent in 16" barrel. Considerably more modern design than the 94, stronger and top scope mounting with any compromises like offset scope mounts.
I give the Winchester classic lineup its due, but the Savages, Marlins and rare Stevens lever - mine from 1915 in .35 Remington; all to me more than giving the Model 64 a rea run for it's money!
So many guns... So little time!
Happy Holidays & here, just my take!
John