Description
Smith & Wesson waited 170 years to build a lever gun, and the Model 1854 shows they were paying attention the whole time. This .45 Colt version wears real walnut furniture with textured grip panels, but under that traditional exterior sits a forged 416 stainless receiver and a 410 stainless barrel, both coated in black Armornite for serious corrosion and wear resistance. It looks like a classic and holds up like a modern working rifle.
What the Model 1854 Brings to the Table
The 19.25 inch barrel is threaded 11/16-24, so adding a suppressor or muzzle device is as simple as spinning one on. Big bore pistol calibers like .45 Colt suppress beautifully out of a rifle length barrel, which makes this one of the more fun cans hosts you can buy. Up top, a Picatinny rail handles red dots and scout scopes, and the receiver accepts mounts cut for the Marlin 1894 hole pattern, so aftermarket options are wide open. Prefer irons? The XS ghost ring rear and gold bead front are fast to pick up and adjustable, a genuinely good sight setup straight from the factory.
Running the 1854 in the Field
The large loop lever cycles the famously smooth action with or without gloves, and the flat faced trigger gives you consistent finger placement shot after shot. The tube magazine holds nine rounds of .45 Colt and the tube is removable, which makes unloading at the end of the day quick and painless instead of cycling every round through the action. At 36 inches overall and right around 7 pounds, it carries easily in a truck, on a four wheeler, or through thick timber.
Why This .45 Colt Lever Action Earns a Spot in the Safe
Whether you want a woods rifle for deer and hogs inside 100 yards, a trail companion, or a suppressor ready plinker that shares ammo with your single action revolver, the 1854 covers a lot of ground. It has the warmth of walnut and the bones of a rifle built to be used, not babied. A cross bolt safety rounds out the package.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
- Model: 1854
- MPN: 13811
- UPC: 022188898576
- Caliber: .45 Long Colt
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 9+1 Rounds, Removable Tube Magazine
- Barrel Length: 19.25 in, Threaded 11/16-24
- Barrel Material: 410 Stainless Steel, Black Armornite Finish
- Receiver: Forged 416 Stainless Steel, Black Armornite Finish
- Rifling: 1:20 RH Twist, 8-Groove
- Sights: XS Ghost Ring Rear, Gold Bead Front
- Optics Mounting: Picatinny Top Rail, Marlin 1894 Pattern Compatible
- Stock: Walnut with Textured Grip Panels
- Overall Length: 36 in
- Safety: Cross-Bolt
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever action rifle
- 9-round removable magazine tube (installed)
- Owner's manual
- Cable lock
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount an optic on the Smith & Wesson Model 1854?
Yes, it comes with a Picatinny rail on top of the receiver, so red dots and scopes bolt right on. The receiver is also drilled to accept mounts compatible with the Marlin 1894 hole pattern, which opens up a big aftermarket. If you go with irons, the XS ghost ring rear is adjustable and quick to shoot.
Is the Model 1854 barrel threaded for a suppressor?
It is. The 19.25 inch barrel is threaded 11/16-24, a common pattern for big bore cans and muzzle devices. Standard pressure .45 Colt is already subsonic out of most loads, so this rifle is an excellent suppressor host right out of the box.
Can this rifle shoot .410 or .45 ACP too?
No, this Model 1854 is chambered for .45 Long Colt only. It is not a combo chamber like some single shot or revolver designs. Stick with .45 Colt ammunition and it will run happily.
How do you unload the S&W 1854 safely?
The magazine tube is removable, which is one of the smartest features on this rifle. Instead of levering every cartridge through the action, you pull the inner tube and dump the rounds out the front. It makes end of day unloading faster and keeps live rounds out of the chamber.





Reviews
There are no reviews yet.