I have 3 lever guns, Winchester 92 limited edition in 45C, Marlin '94 in 38/357, and a Rossi '92 in 45C. The only one with any issues with OAL is the Rossi. In fact I ran 45 Schofield rounds in the Winchester (so I could get 10 rounds in tube) it worked great unless I went Arnold on the lever.
The 1892's can be a little finicky, but the '94 is designed for 38 sp and 357. We have shot thousands of rounds out of the Marlin and don't believe I have ever had an issue (other than short stroking, which results in no live round, not a jam.)
A nice used Marlin would be my choice