Miller, I have never handled a left side lever gun, but I completely agree with your logic. It would be more inconvenient ergonomically to cross the thumb back over the stock and depress the lever on the opposite side. On the other hand, I am right handed, but prefer a left hand retrieve fishing reel. Perhaps we are in the minority of right handers. Nonetheless I am making a mental note to give preference to a left-hand side lever action over the right-hand option.

Owen