Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter

Welcome to American Rifleman’s Gun Of The Week. For this episode, we have a version of Smith & Wesson’s Model 1854 lever-action that’s specifically made for hunting. Meet the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter. In looking into our archives, you’ll find much praise from American Rifleman staff on the Model 1854 design. Not only has our staff examined the original version here on Gun Of The Week, finding great attributes and accuracy of the platform, but Editor In Chief Brian C. Sheetz also proclaimed, “the Model 1854 will no doubt strike a chord with lever-action aficionados” in his September 2024 cover story. And that it has. Watch our video above to see this latest lever gun in use on the range. Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Specifications Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Inc. Action Type: lever-action, repeating, centerfire rifle Chambering: .44 Mag. Receiver: forged stainless steel Barrel: 16.3" stainless steel Finish: Armornite black Magazine: eight-round tubular Sights: windage- and elevation-adjustable aperture rear, HIVIZ H3 tritium/fiber-optic front Stock: black polymer buttstock; machined aluminum fore-end Trigger: single-stage, adjustable Overall Length: 33.4" Weight: 6 lbs., 6 ozs. Join NRA Today: https://membership.nra.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Rifle Association of America — https://bit.ly/32dwH2D NRA Publications — https://bit.ly/38GpKtj American Rifleman — https://bit.ly/39IW2E4 American Hunter — https://bit.ly/2HF0oAa Shooting Illustrated — https://bit.ly/2udFtRR NRA Family — https://bit.ly/2HEYNdC NRA Women — https://bit.ly/3dxbgiD America’s 1st Freedom — https://bit.ly/3bNhBW2 Shooting Sports USA — https://bit.ly/2wvFRvK