There's nothing wrong with wanting a firearm "just because", I have a few in that catagory, however, I'm also of the opinion that pistol cartridge carbines have a somewhat limited "usefullness". Short range and/or small game, except for perhaps, near point blank on a pig cornered by dogs or a trap.
My vote is for a Savage 99 in 300, 303, or 308 and load for it yourself. Second choice would be a Marlin, not of recent manufacture though.
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