I've got several of each in 30-30 and a few old 32 Special caliber. Marlin lever-actions have smoother actions, that's all. Both guns are reliable and there's no difference in accuracy between the brands that I've ever noticed. Work the lever on either one and see which one you like better. In my opinion, there is no contest. Marlin is smoother, and usually easier to put a scope on if you care about that. I've got several 39As in 22 rimfire, and they are my absolute favorite 22s.
With Marlin 30-30s, I've got on Model 1936, a few Model 36s, and a few Model 336s. All have been flawless but the rifling differs a little. "Microgroove" barrels saw a few changes over time.
I also have the special set "Brace of 1000" that was limited edition pair of lever-actions - a 30-30 and a 22 with octagon barrels and engraving. They were beautiful guns, but I bought cheap after they'd been in a house that burnt down. I suspect the metal has suffered from the special "heat treatment."
I've only got two Winchester lever-actions in 30-30, both 94s. They shoot just as well as the Marlins, but the actions have always looked sloppy and overly complicated to me - as compared to the Marlins. On the other hand, I have three pre-64 Model 70 bolt-actions, and love them.
When I lived in northern Vermont in the 70s, I got a Winchester Model 1894 Trappers Carbine with a 14" barrel. I traded my 64 Chevy truck for it - from a Canuck in Labelle Province. I later sold it for $400 and thought I'd made a killing (the truck only cost me $150). I wish I still had the gun, although the short barrel causes some legal problems.
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