The Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 14453) is a lever-action rifle built around a 16.5-inch barrel, giving hunters a compact, hard-hitting lever gun from a storied handgun maker. Smith & Wesson dresses the rifle in a black synthetic stock and pairs an XS ghost-ring rear sight with a gold bead front sight for fast, precise close-range aim. Among lever-action rifles in the lever action rifles category, the 1854 Stealth Hunter favors hunters who want a compact, all-weather .45-70 lever gun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government.
• Uses a 1-in-20-inch rate of twist.
• Holds 5 rounds in the tubular magazine.
• Ships with one 5-round magazine included.
• Features a 16.5-inch barrel.
• Overall length is 34.3 inches.
• Fitted with a gold bead front sight.
• Paired with an XS ghost-ring rear sight.
• Equipped with a crossbolt safety.
• Stocked in black synthetic.
• Classified under ATF as a sporting rifle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this rifle designed for? Close-range big-game hunting, thanks to its hard-hitting .45-70 chambering and fast ghost-ring sight.

What stock material does this rifle use? Black synthetic, for all-weather durability.

How many rounds does it hold? A 5-round tubular magazine.

Buy the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter

A compact, all-weather .45-70 lever gun is exactly what the 1854 Stealth Hunter delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.