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Smith & Wesson's Model 1854 brought the company back into the lever gun game after more than 170 years, and this Combo version in .45-70 Government is about as complete as a big-bore package gets. It pairs a 20-inch stainless steel barrel finished in black Armornite with a forged stainless receiver, then tops it off with a Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7x32mm scope mounted at the factory in Vortex Pro rings. Walnut furniture with a fixed stock gives it that timeless lever-action look, while the Picatinny rail and 11/16×24 threaded muzzle keep it ready for modern setups like a suppressor or muzzle brake.
The .45-70 cartridge hits hard, and the 1854 is built to handle it. The 6+1 tubular magazine feeds through a smooth side loading gate, and reviewers consistently praise how cleanly the long cartridges chamber and eject. The flat-face trigger borrows engineering from Smith & Wesson's revolver line, breaking crisp and clean, and the generous rubber recoil pad takes a real bite out of the .45-70's kick. Add the large loop lever for gloved hands and you've got a rifle that runs fast and feels right in the field.
The included Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7×32 is a smart match for this rifle. Its 2-7x range covers the close-to-mid distances where a .45-70 does its best work, and the illuminated Dead-Hold 2A BDC reticle helps with holdover when light gets thin. HD glass, fully multi-coated lenses, and Vortex's lifetime VIP warranty round out a package that's genuinely ready to sight in and head out.
That black Armornite finish over stainless steel is no gimmick. Field testers have run these rifles through cold rain and heavy showers without rust creeping in, which makes the 1854 a solid pick for elk, bear, hogs, and other large game in rough country. The gold bead front sight stays on board as a reliable backup if you ever want to run it without glass.
Yes. This Combo ships with a Vortex Crossfire HD 2-7x32mm scope factory-mounted in Vortex Pro rings on the receiver's Picatinny rail. You'll still want to confirm zero at the range, but the hard part of sourcing and installing glass is already done for you.
It is. The 20-inch stainless barrel has an 11/16×24 threaded muzzle capped with a thread protector, so it accepts a suppressor or muzzle brake. Note that with a suppressor installed you'll load exclusively through the side gate since the magazine tube can't be removed while it's attached.
Rounds feed in through a smooth side loading gate, and the design holds cartridges in place well so they don't squirt back onto the carrier. For unloading, the one-piece magazine tube can be removed so you can tip the rounds out without cycling the action over and over. You load only through the side gate, not the tube.
The .45-70 Government is a hard-hitting round best suited to larger or tougher game like elk, bear, and hogs, and it performs especially well at close to mid range. It'll certainly take deer, though many folks find it more power than needed for whitetail. The 1854's thick recoil pad and 7-plus-pound weight keep the kick manageable for most shooters.
| UPC | 022188906912 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 14829 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Black Armornite |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 6 + 1 |
| Color | Black, Brown |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Lever Action |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 12.8 |
| Sights | Gold Bead Front |
| Thread Pattern | 11/16"x24 |
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