Thread: School me on lever action rifles ?

Some background
Local gunshop ( Wills Hunting, Huapai way ) had a Lever action ( Rossi ? ) in 45LC, a while ago
I ummed and ahhed, and someone else bought it
Had an octagonal barrel, and I think the action was case hardened. Could be wrong.
So, it’s an itch that needs scratching.
Keen on a pistol calibre, 44/40, 45LC, 357/38 Sp, etc.
Are they any good ?
Plinking, bush hunting, and obviously the reloading itch would need to be scratched, too.
Input please.