The short answer

The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel and the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black are both lever-action rifles. The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel is the more affordable option, starting at $994.99 versus $1249.97.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel and the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black?

They differ mainly in caliber (.45-70 Government vs .44 Magnum), model (SIDE GATE LEVER vs 1854 Stealth Hunter) and barrel length (22" vs 16.3").

Which is cheaper, the Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel or the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black?

The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $994.99 compared with $1249.97 for the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Are the Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel and the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black the same caliber?

No. The Henry Heritage .45-70 Side Gate Lever Rifle, 22" Octagon Barrel is .45-70 Government and the Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter .44 Magnum 16.3in Black is .44 Magnum.