{"id":219957,"date":"2025-09-10T10:20:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T15:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=219957"},"modified":"2025-12-22T12:09:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T18:09:10","slug":"sw-expands-model-1854-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-expands-model-1854-series\/","title":{"rendered":"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith &amp; Wesson has doubled down on its lever-action revival, announcing two major additions to the Model 1854 Series: a new rifle chambered in <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=winchester%2030-30\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\">.30-30 Winchester<\/a> and the Stealth Hunter configuration in .45-70 Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both launches fuse classic lever-gun heritage with modern features built for today\u2019s hunters and shooters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-model-1854-in-30-30-winchester\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=winchester%2030-30\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\">Model 1854 in .30-30 Winchester<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW! Smith &amp; Wesson\u00ae Model 1854\u2122 Chambered in .30-30\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzilLI8R6Yk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith &amp; Wesson\u2019s new .30-30 Model 1854 blends the timeless deer rifle cartridge with 21st-century enhancements. The rifle carries a 6+1 capacity, forged 416 stainless steel receiver, and a 20-inch stainless steel barrel threaded 5\/8&#215;24 for suppressor use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out of the box, shooters get:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large loop lever<\/strong> for smooth cycling and faster follow-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/trigger-finger-placement-tip-pad-power-crease\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"43\">trigger design for consistent finger placement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5\u00be-inch Picatinny optics base<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XS Sights\u00ae ghost ring rear<\/strong> and <strong>gold bead front sight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M-LOK compatible forend<\/strong> with sling mounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;W says the .30-30 1854 offers the \u201cperfect blend of heritage and innovation\u201d for this fall\u2019s hunting season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-model-1854-stealth-hunter-in-45-70\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=.45-70%20rifles\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\">Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .45-70<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW! Stealth Hunter\u2122 .45-70 Gov&#039;t | Smith &amp; Wesson\u00ae Model 1854 Series\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6_XnVd1AiH0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big-bore crowd now gets a tactical twist: the 1854 Stealth Hunter in .45-70 Government. With a shortened 16.3-inch stainless barrel, the rifle weighs just 6.5 pounds and measures 34.3 inches overall \u2014 compact enough for thick woods or backcountry carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/smith-wesson-model-1854-stealth-hunter-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\">Smith &amp; Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sw-releases-model-1854-stealth-hunter-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1\">Stealth Hunter<\/a> also comes ready for customization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Large loop lever<\/strong> for gloved operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Threaded 11\/16&#215;24 muzzle<\/strong> for suppressors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flat trigger<\/strong> and <strong>extended 10.5-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/fn-fall1a1-quad-rail-picatinny-rail-system-leapers-utg-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2\">Picatinny rail<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>T6 aluminum forend<\/strong> with 15 M-LOK slots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HIVIZ\u00ae Litewave H3 fiber optic front sight<\/strong> for day\/night visibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Finished in an all-black Armornite\u00ae coating, the Stealth Hunter is built for durability while delivering modern performance in a classic cartridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elevating-the-lever-gun-legacy\">Elevating the Lever Gun Legacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With these two releases, <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/smith-and-wesson\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\"><strong>Smith &amp; Wesson<\/strong><\/a> is showing the lever gun isn\u2019t stuck in the past. The company is actively blending old-school reliability with features like threaded muzzles, <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ussocom-chooses-m-lok-modular-rail-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"44\">M-LOK rails<\/a>, and optics-ready receivers \u2014 keeping the lever-action platform alive for hunters, enthusiasts, and modern shooters alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more on the Model 1854 series, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smith-wesson.com\/products\/1854\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sw-expands-model-1854-series\" title=\"S&amp;W Expands Model 1854 Series with .30-30 Winchester and Stealth Hunter in .45-70\">Smith-Wesson.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" 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