My reply in another thread ... most of the comments are applicable here
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Marlin, Rossi/Taurus, Winchester, Henry and some others all make lever guns that would suit your needs. Since you want to include deer, I'd probably stick to a cartridge that starts with a "4" ... 44 magnum or 45 Colt. If you have ever considered reloading, those are EXCELLENT cartridges to begin with, and will both cut your shooting costs by a LOT, AND give you the flexibility to load what you want for the job at hand.
I reload 45 Colt and with a 250 or so grain bullet can load for anywhere between 750 and 2100 fps (out of a rifle), depending what I'm looking to do. LOTS of versatility there! (PLUS, what I saved by reloading 45 Colt paid for ALL the reloading gear after the 150-200 rounds!)
As for the guns themselves .... I've had examples of all of the above come through my little consignment sales business here.
The Marlins are -really- slick, action wise, and the side eject makes adding a scope (if you want) a snap. Rossi/Taurus are cheaper ... and work very well. (I own one myself in 454 Casull/45 Colt.) However, not quite as slick in the action (out of the box) and are top eject.
The Winchesters and Henry's are not quite as slick as the Marlins, but generally very well made. If possible, you need to actually -see/feel- a number of them and pick one that seems to fit YOU. (gun shows are great for this)
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