There's something aesthetically pleasing about lever action rifles.

45-70. I absolutely love this rifle!

Yup

I'm gettin one soon! I was thinkin 30-30, but what would you all recommend??

its fun, I have a lever action 22. BUT they are not for home defense or actual armed conflict. Like a musket or any other old tech.

What scope is that ?

Ya, the old ones, but $3k plus for a new one....naw

Functionally, it also feels great to shoot.

Seen this video a couple times,the guy loaded one in the chamber and then loaded the mag with the hammer cocked....

There was, until all the modern tactical junk was put on.