This Smith & Wesson 1854 chambers the venerable .45-70 Government cartridge, giving it serious big-game capability in a 20-inch-barreled lever-action rifle marked for the company’s 250th Anniversary (brand part no. 14970). Like its .44 Magnum sibling, it uses a crossbolt safety and a gold bead front sight matched to an adjustable XS ghost ring rear for quick, precise aiming, and shares the same machined 416 stainless steel receiver and large-loop, flat-face-trigger action. The walnut stock and 6-round tube capacity keep the rifle’s classic lever-gun character intact while delivering a proven, hard-hitting cartridge that has taken game for well over a century, and a side loading gate keeps the tube quick to top off. It suits hunters who want a traditional-feeling rifle backed by genuine takedown power.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government a proven, hard-hitting cartridge with a long history in big-game hunting.
• 20-inch barrel with a 1:20 twist rate suited to the .45-70’s heavier bullets.
• 6+1 capacity through the rifle’s tube magazine, in keeping with the .45-70’s larger case size.
• Gold bead front sight with an adjustable XS ghost ring rear gives fast, precise aiming.
• Crossbolt safety provides a simple, reliable manual safety.
• Machined 416 stainless steel receiver brings modern material science to a traditional lever-action platform.
• Large-loop lever with a flat-face trigger makes the action easy to run, even with gloved hands.
• Side loading gate lets the tube magazine be topped off directly through the receiver.
• Walnut stock gives the 1854 classic lever-action styling.
• 250th Anniversary marking commemorates Smith & Wesson’s company milestone on this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does this rifle shoot? It is chambered in .45-70 Government, a proven, hard-hitting round with a long history in big-game hunting.

How many rounds does it hold? It holds 6+1: six rounds in the tube magazine plus one in the chamber, all in .45-70 Government.

What kind of sights does it use? It has a gold bead front sight paired with an adjustable XS ghost ring rear sight.

Buy the Smith & Wesson 1854 .45-70 Government Rifle

Order the Smith & Wesson 1854 in .45-70 Government from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. It brings genuine big-game capability to a classic lever-action rifle with modern ghost-ring sighting. Our Lubbock, Texas team can help you find the right .45-70 loads for hunting or the range. See more from Smith & Wesson or browse our full lever-action rifles selection.