Jim,
It prob'ly could be handled in the lever section, but there are some of us (ME!) who really don't look beyond Marlins. That might not be very smart, but nevertheless, it is true. That being the case, I think it is kinda nice to be able to come to this section and talk and read mostly about Marlin levers.
I also appreciate the fact that Graybeard was willing to make it easy for those who lost a home when Marlintalk disappeared to have a place to come and still feel at home. Marlins, for me, are kinda like my wifemate. She sure ain't perfect, and she might not be attractive to anybody else, but I sure do like her!! So it is psychologically pleasing to me to have a lever section AND a Marlin lever section as well.
Who knows? One of these days, GB may very well decide to merge them once every body gets all moved in and comfy!! The rules are a bit different here, better I think, and some of the new fellers need a bit of schooling <BG!>. Let's wait and see what happens, OK? Ain't nuthin' wrong with being a bit loose. Fact is, it is a pretty good way to be!!
So long.... Pudge