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

MARYVILLE, TN., (4/8/2025) – Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Model 1854, chambered in .45-70 Government.

The Model 1854 is crafted to combine the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun with modern enhancements. 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. Starting today, you can own one of these smooth lever guns chambered in the time-honored .45-70 Government rifle cartridge.

Whether you’re hunting big game in deep woods or looking for a more modern lever-action platform, the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Series provides the perfect blend of heritage and innovation. These new 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 their flat trigger design allows for consistent finger placement to support accuracy.

The Model 1854 .45-70 rifles come equipped with several out-of-the-box features such as a 5 ¾-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.

For more information on the Model 1854 Series, visit:1854 | Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com). To stay up to date on all the latest news and events, be sure to follow Smith & Wesson on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

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