Howdy BGuns..
I was only talking about not putting modern optics on 94's or other specific classics (primarily Winchesters). Just my .02, but too much pure Americana. I do think the old original Lyman peep sights are cool for them though. I just have this old west puritanical notion about Winchesters just being the epitomy of 19th century life and folklore.
As for the Marlins, different scenario. Totally understand your reasoning there. I would consider scoping a Marlin myself (most likely a modern, stainless model) and have heard great things about the Marlins in general.
Just sentimentality mostly.