I think everything that needs to be said has been said, but ill give my opinion any way.
I have had this marlin 1895 for awhile. Actually one of the first guns I ever bought, and it took me a long time to find this particular one. It has been my go to hog gun. Never gone after a deer with it. I would suggest a 30-30 if you want a lever deer rifle. Ballistics are better suited for it and your shoulder will thank you.
I have never had an issue with my 1895, it is a great gun. Makes me cringe every time I think about it, but I had a buddy decided he could shoot it with one hand and dropped it, and it was a hard drop. Went over it, cleaned it, still shoots just as good. I am a big fan of buck horn sights, this was my first ghost ring, I tried changing it out to buck horn but I wanted to keep the XS rail, didn't work out. I've gotten use to the ghost ring but still prefer the buck horn. It's been a GREAT gun.
Henry 45-70. I am a HUGE fan of henry rifles, I have collected quite a few over the years. Nothing shoots or feels quite like a Henry. Their 45-70 is one I do not have, simply cause I have my 1895. I have been hoping one of my buddies would get one just so I could handle it and shoot it, but no such luck. One thing I can say about any henry rifle, you cant go wrong, and you will love it.
Good luck.