I personally prefer the looks and hitting power of the Marlin Guide Gun in .45-70 or the one in Marlin's own .450 caliber.
A while back the local K-Mart ran a sale on the Model 94.
I have used a borrowed one and liked it's handyness.
The new in box one was so ugly that I passed with no regrets.
Get an older one with decent walnut not the bargain "hardwood" stocked version.
Just my opinion.