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There is something about a .45-70 lever gun that just feels right in the hands, and Smith & Wesson leaned into that with the Model 1854. This is the walnut and blued-look version, with real wood furniture featuring textured grip panels set against a forged 416 stainless steel receiver wearing a black Armornite finish. It looks like a traditional woods rifle, but spend a minute with the spec sheet and you will see this one was built with modern hunters in mind.
The 20-inch stainless barrel comes threaded 11/16×24 with a thread protector installed, so adding a suppressor or brake is a simple swap. Up top, a 5.75-inch Picatinny rail gives you plenty of room for a scope, red dot, or scout-style setup, and if you prefer irons, the adjustable XS ghost ring rear paired with a gold bead front is one of the better factory sight combos on any lever gun right now. The oversized loop lever cycles easily with gloves on, and the flat-faced trigger breaks cleaner than most people expect from a factory lever action. A crossbolt safety and sling swivel mounts round out the practical touches.
The fixed tube magazine holds six rounds of .45-70 Government, giving you 6+1 on tap. That is a serious amount of thump in a rifle that measures just over 36 inches overall, which is exactly why this cartridge has stayed relevant for 150 years. Whether it is black bear, hogs, whitetail in thick timber, or backcountry protection duty, the .45-70 hits hard at practical hunting distances, and range reports on the 1854 consistently mention smooth cycling and tight groups with common loads like Hornady FTX and Federal Hammer Down.
Smith & Wesson took the classic side-eject big bore layout and refined it with a slick action that feeds long .45-70 cartridges without fuss. It carries well, points fast, and gives you the option to run it suppressed, scoped, or bone stock with irons. For a do-it-all brush rifle with genuine character, the Model 1854 is tough to pass up.
Yes, the 20-inch barrel comes threaded from the factory in an 11/16×24 pattern and ships with a thread protector. Keep in mind that 11/16×24 is less common than 5/8×24, so you may need a thread adapter depending on your suppressor. Adapters for the S&W pattern are readily available.
You sure can. The receiver wears a 5.75-inch Picatinny rail right from the factory, so scopes, red dots, and scout optics bolt on with standard rings or mounts. If you prefer iron sights, the adjustable XS ghost ring rear and gold bead front are excellent as-is.
This is a classic big-bore brush gun, ideal for deer, hogs, black bear, and larger game at practical woods distances. The .45-70 Government delivers serious energy, and the 6+1 capacity with fast lever cycling makes it a solid choice for backcountry protection as well. At just over 36 inches overall, it carries and handles nicely in thick cover or a truck rack.
The .45-70 has some push, no way around it, but the Model 1854 weighs around 7 pounds and the stock geometry helps manage it well. Standard pressure loads in the 300 to 325 grain range are quite manageable for most people. Adding a suppressor or brake to the threaded muzzle tames it even further.
| UPC | 022188900804 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 14384 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black Armornite |
| Barrel Length | 20'' |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 36.25'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 10.5 |
| Product Type | Lever Action |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 10.5 |
| Sights | Gold Bead Front/Adj XS Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Thread Pattern | 11/16"x24 |
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