Smith & Wesson is expanding the lineup of Model 1854 Series lever-action rifles and carbines by adding more lever-action relevant calibers. One of Smith & Wesson’s latest moves is to offer the Model 1854 Series in the Stealth Hunter trim chambered in .45-70 Govt. This new rifle is an all-black Model 1854 lever-action carbine that is fitted with a 16.5-inch stainless steel barrel. This handy but powerful carbine also has a five-round tubular magazine capacity and a weight of only 6.5 pounds. Lengthwise, it only measures 34.3 inches long.
The stainless-steel receiver and stainless-steel barrel are finished in Smith & Wesson’s classic Armonite black finish while the Stealth Hunter is outfitted with black synthetic furniture. Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Series include an enclosed, solid-top receiver with a right-side ejection port and a right-side tubular magazine loading gate. By having a closed receiver, Model 1854 Series lever-action rifles can easily accommodate both modern optics and metallic ghost ring sights with a longer sight radius. All 1854 rifles are optics ready and include a pre-installed Picatinny scope base along with a pair of XS ghost ring rear sights and gold bead front sights.
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter 1854 45/70 Lever Action Carbine Specifications:
- Make: Smith & Wesson
- Model: 1854 Series
- Action: Lever-action
- Caliber: .45-70 Govt.
- Barrel Length: 16.5 inches
- Rifling Twist: 1:20 right-hand twist, 6 grooves
- Overall Length: 34.3 inches
- Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces
- Muzzle: 11/16x24 tpi threaded muzzle with thread protector.
- Receiver Material: Forged 416 stainless steel receiver.
- Furniture: Black synthetic stock with textured grip panels.
- Trigger: Flat trigger with crisp break
- Magazine Capacity: 5 rounds
- Lever: Large loop
- Safety: Cross-bolt manual safety
- Sights: Adjustable XS Sights ghost ring rear sight and gold bead front sight.
- Fore-end: Lightweight, with M-Lok slots
- Optics Base: Picatinny-style rail on top.
- MSRP: $1,499
To learn more about Smith & Wesson’s new model 1854 Stealth Hunter 45/70 lever action carbine in .45-70 Govt. or other firearms that Smith & Wesson offers, visit smith-wesson.com.
