Smith & Wesson Adds .45-70 to Model 1854 Series

The Model 1854 lever action is now chambered in .45-70 Govt. Smith & Wesson first introduced the series in a paired synthetic black polymer and stainless-steel finish, as well as an Armornite and walnut furniture combination, across several pistol calibers, including .44 Rem. Mag, .45 Colt, and .357 Magnum.

These rifles have a 6+1 capacity, a forged 416 stainless-steel receiver, and 20-inch 410 stainless-steel barrel and include an 11/16-24 thread pattern for suppressor use. Their large loop lever is constructed for smooth operation, allowing for quicker follow-up shots, while the flat trigger design allows for consistent finger placement.

The Model 1854 .45-70 rifles come equipped with several out-of-the-box features such as a 5¾-inch Picatinny base for optics mounting, an adjustable XS Sights ghost ring rear sight, a gold bead front sight, and a fixed magazine tube. The forend on the stainless-steel model offers three M-LOK compatible slots for the user’s preferred accessories and both variants incorporate mounts for the addition of a sling. SRP: $1,499.