I've got an older Marlin 783 tube-fed 22 mag. It shoots very well and dispatches gophers, prairie dogs, beaver, coyotes and fox without any problems. I mounted a 3-9x32mm scope on the gun and can group 1-1 1/4 inch at 100 yds. Great gun!
Geez guys: Ever heard of respect for those that have passed, and their family members also.
What's done is done, and Wayne had/has a good reputation. RIP and let the past lie. To assume a possible affair or illegal dealings with a sex freak is going too far!