When I began hunting in Maine in the mid sixties lever guns were the hunting rifles of choice. Marlins, winchesters, and savage 99's were everywhere. Its still a good place up here to search for the older lever guns to collect or buy for hunting. I started with a 99 savage in 308 and along with a 250 and 300 savage they were the go to guns for me until the late eighties. I still have two of them that reside in the gun cabinet and nothing seemed easier to carry with their perfect balance and quick second shot in the thick bogs and dark growth. Now its tack driving bolt guns that interest and spend my money but the lever guns will always have a place in my heart.

Dave