In all seriousness, the Marlin is a great rifle, too. I own a Model 60, one of the best rifles ever made.
Brownings are nice, but in terms of quality AND accuarcy AND ruggedness, it's hard to beat the Marlin.
California sucks that's it.
this is old but i hadnt read it before.i could see it now..... fish camo,a whole new line of .17 caliber harpoon guns scent blocker,fish calls,anchor stands/blinds and the end all "head shot"