New for 2024: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action Rifle

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posted on January 23, 2024

Smith & Wesson has announced its first ever series of lever-action rifles, the S&W Model 1854 Series.

1854 Hunter Lifestyle Image

In 1854, Smith & Wesson founders Horace Smith & Daniel Wesson patented their first lever gun. Honoring that historic milestone, the classic American lever gun is reborn as the Model 1854 Series, the first to incorporate the feel of Smith & Wesson’s revered large-frame revolvers, their smooth actions and iconic craftsmanship.

Model 1854 Lifestyle

The new Model 1854 Series rifles are built with 19¼-inch barrels, chambered in .44 Rem. Mag. and have a capacity of 9+1. Their design strategically blends the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun while incorporating modern enhancements for those who want more. The Model 1854 has a paired synthetic-black and stainless-steel finish across the stock, receiver, fore-end, and barrel. Key features include M-LOK slots in the fore-end, a 4¾-inch Picatinny base for mounting optics, a large loop lever and a flat face trigger. Additionally, these rifles contain a side loading gate, utilize side ejection and include a removable magazine tube for improved ease of unloading. Hunters will love the stability granted by the flattened fore-end when resting the gun on a blind or branch for a shot.

M-Lok on forend

The Model 1854 Limited Edition shares the same feature set, but instead of the MLOK capable fore-end, it boasts a classic high-grade satin walnut finish on both the stock and fore-end, as well as a polished black PVD finish on the receiver and barrel. Both rifles have an overall length of 36 inches, include a 11/16-24 TPI threaded muzzle, and ship with an XS Sights adjustable ghost ring rear sight matched with a gold bead front sight.

1854 Limited Edition Lifestyle

“Today, as we proudly unveil the Model 1854 Series, we embark on a journey that pays homage to this timeless design. Meticulously crafted, these rifles fuse the classic craftsmanship of the iconic lever-action with modern engineering to deliver a platform built on reliability and performance. Our new Model 1854 rifles are a nod to tradition and a testament to Smith & Wesson’s legacy as an American firearms manufacturer,” said Mark Smith, president & CEO.

Model 1854 with ghost ring

For more information on the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever Action, visit smith-wesson.com or check out the video embedded above. MSRP: $1,279 and $3,499 (Limited-Edition)

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