The Smith & Wesson 1854 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum with a 19.25-inch threaded barrel and a 10+1 capacity. It has a walnut stock with textured grip panels and a stainless steel receiver. The barrel carries a Black Armornite finish and is threaded 5/8x24. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: 1854 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 19.25 in 
• Finish: Black Armornite barrel, stainless steel receiver 
• Stock: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 19.25-inch barrel threaded 5/8x24 
• Walnut stock with textured grip panels 
• Stainless steel receiver with Picatinny rail 
• Black Armornite barrel finish

The 1854 pulls in lever-action buyers who want a .357 Magnum-capable platform from a well-known American maker. Owners who pair it with a revolver in the same caliber cite the shared ammunition as the practical reason they went with this over a centerfire bolt gun.

The 19.25-inch barrel and walnut furniture give it a traditional look, but the Picatinny rail and threaded muzzle make it more versatile than a classic hunting lever gun. Owners who mount a low-power optic report the rail placement as solid. The 5/8x24 thread pitch covers most suppressor options without an adapter.

The trigger draws the most divided opinion. Some owners find the factory pull smooth enough for hunting use; others who have handled high-end lever actions from smaller makers say it is functional but not refined. S&W warranty and customer service get mentioned favorably when warranty work comes up.