Leaver Action .22 Recomendations?

At one time, Erma made a lever action .22. It used a pot metal frame, with a pot metal receiver cover secured by two screws. It strongly resembled a 94/22, but did not use more expensive machined steel receiver parts. Not a bad rifle for the money. The design eventually became the Ithaca. I suspect that the Henry is the current version of the design, although I have not torn one down to inspect the mechanism. The two screws through the receiver look just like the Erma/Ithaca. They no doubt work just fine.
The 94/22s and Marlin 39s are excellent rifles.
The Browning is slick, smooth and popular with its owners. The mechanism is, well, interesting. I really did not enjoy working on them in my shop. The mechanism is a bit of a mousetrap. I have no experience with the Ruger.
My first choice would be either a Winchester or a Marlin, preference being given to whichever was the best buy.
 
Marlin model 39. Very accurate. Have to be careful that screws in the internal mechanism are snug as they get loose over time but very accurate and reliable.
 
I have a 9422 which is a great gun. However, a friend just put his Golden Boy up for sale and I will have to look at that real hard.
 
C.K. GUN ROOM just got an Ithica traded in. It,s been shot might be agood price. They have two new 94/22 in stock. If your interested. Good luck.
 
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