Description
The Model 1854 is Smith & Wesson's answer to a question a lot of folks have been asking: why can't a lever gun have the features we expect from a modern rifle? This .357 Magnum version pairs a 19.25 inch stainless barrel with a forged 416 stainless steel receiver, and the muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed, so adding a suppressor or muzzle device is a five minute job. It also chambers .38 Special, which turns it into a soft-shooting plinker when you're just burning through an afternoon at the range.
Classic Lever Action, Modern S&W Touches
Out of the box you get an adjustable XS ghost ring rear sight paired with a gold bead front, a combo that's fast up close and plenty precise at pistol-caliber distances. If glass is more your speed, the Picatinny rail up top handles optics and accepts mounts that share the Marlin 1894 hole pattern. The synthetic forend carries M-LOK slots for a light or sling mount, and the black stock has textured grip panels that hold on when your hands are wet or gloved. The flat-faced trigger breaks clean, and the large loop lever cycles smoothly whether you're bare-handed or wearing winter gloves.
Feeding and Handling on the 1854
Capacity sits at 10+1 of .357 Magnum, and the removable magazine tube makes unloading simple, no need to cycle every round through the action. At 36 inches overall and around 7 pounds, it carries well in a truck, on a four-wheeler, or through thick timber where a longer rifle gets hung up. The 1:14 twist stainless barrel shrugs off weather, and the whole stainless and synthetic build means less babying after a rainy hunt.
Where the Model 1854 Earns Its Keep
This is a genuinely versatile rifle. It has enough thump for deer and hogs inside 100 yards, handles quick and short for home defense, and pairs beautifully with a .357 revolver for anyone who likes keeping one ammo box in the bag. A crossbolt safety rounds out the package. Smith & Wesson took their time getting into lever guns, and it shows in the details.
Key Specifications
- Model: S&W Model 1854
- Manufacturer Part Number: 13813
- UPC: 022188898934
- Caliber: .357 Magnum (also fires .38 Special)
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 10+1, removable magazine tube
- Barrel Length: 19.25 in, stainless steel
- Muzzle Thread: 5/8×24 with thread protector
- Twist Rate: 1:14 RH
- Receiver: Forged 416 stainless steel
- Sights: Adjustable XS ghost ring rear, gold bead front
- Optics Mounting: Picatinny top rail, Marlin 1894 mount hole pattern
- Stock: Black synthetic with textured grip panels, M-LOK forend
- Safety: Crossbolt manual safety
- Overall Length: 36 in
- Weight: 7.03 lbs
What’s Included
- S&W Model 1854 lever action rifle with removable 10-round magazine tube
- Muzzle thread protector (installed)
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the S&W Model 1854 shoot .38 Special?
Yes. Like most .357 Magnum lever guns, the Model 1854 will run .38 Special as well. It's a great way to practice cheaply and cut recoil for newer or smaller-framed users, though as with any tube-fed pistol caliber rifle, some loads may feed more smoothly than others, so test what your rifle likes.
Is the Model 1854 suppressor ready?
It is. The 19.25 inch stainless barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed from the factory. Just spin off the protector and mount your can or muzzle device, no gunsmithing required.
Can I mount a scope or red dot on this rifle?
Absolutely. The receiver wears a Picatinny-style rail on top and also accepts mounts compatible with the Marlin 1894 hole pattern, so you have plenty of options. Many owners run a low-power scope or a red dot while keeping the XS ghost ring sights as a backup.
Is the .357 Magnum Model 1854 enough gun for deer hunting?
Inside of about 100 to 125 yards, yes. Out of a 19.25 inch barrel, .357 Magnum picks up a meaningful velocity bump over a revolver, and with a good heavy bonded or hard cast load it puts down deer and hogs reliably at woods distances. It's a proven brush gun caliber when you keep shots realistic.




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