Marlin model 90

[Bob K]

Harold, when you close the gun, the top lever moves a .little on its own but you don't have to touch it. Must be the way Marlin designed them.

[J. A. EARLY]

I would think that even if the way designed which I have seen, it would help to prevent wear to aid it by moving the lever by hand to close it. If it were mine I would, as I do my Parkers, Foxes, Ithacas, etc.

[Bill Murphy]

Many guns cam the lever from the center to the right when the gun is closed. No effort is required by the shooter. The camming is performed by the barrel lug.