The Smith & Wesson 1854 marks the company’s entry into the lever-action rifle market, chambered here in .44 Magnum with a 19.25-inch barrel and a 250th Anniversary designation (brand part no. 14969). A crossbolt safety and a gold bead front sight paired with an adjustable XS ghost ring rear give it modern, fast-acquisition sighting on a classic lever-gun platform, while a machined 416 stainless steel receiver and a large-loop lever with a flat-face trigger bring modern manufacturing to a traditional format. The 9+1 capacity and walnut stock combine traditional styling with S&W’s contemporary standards, and a side loading gate lets the tube be topped off quickly in the field. For shooters who already run .44 Magnum handguns, this rifle offers a matched lever-action companion with genuine hunting and home-defense capability.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44 Magnum a hard-hitting cartridge suited to hunting and short-to-medium-range defensive use.
• 19.25-inch barrel with a 1:20 twist rate for consistent accuracy.
• 9+1 capacity through the rifle’s tube magazine.
• Gold bead front sight with an adjustable XS ghost ring rear gives fast, modern sight acquisition on a classic platform.
• Crossbolt safety provides a simple, reliable manual safety for a lever-action rifle.
• 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 traditional lever-gun 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 .44 Magnum, a hard-hitting round well suited to hunting and short-range defensive use.

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

What is the magazine capacity? It holds 9+1 rounds of .44 Magnum in its tube magazine.

Buy the Smith & Wesson 1854 .44 Magnum Rifle

Order the Smith & Wesson 1854 in .44 Magnum from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. It pairs classic lever-action styling with modern ghost-ring sighting, making it a natural companion to a .44 Magnum handgun. Our Lubbock, Texas team can help you find matched .44 Magnum ammunition for this rifle. See more from Smith & Wesson or browse our full lever-action rifles selection.