The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 America 250 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, built as a limited-edition commemorative model. It has a 20-inch stainless steel barrel with a black Armornite finish and a threaded muzzle, paired with a forged stainless steel receiver and a walnut stock and forend. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Smith & Wesson 
• Model: 1854 
• Series: America's 250th 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 6+1 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length: 37.80" 
• Weight: 7.10 lbs 
• Finish: Black Armornite 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 11/16x24 muzzle ships with a thread protector for adding a device later 
• Adjustable XS ghost ring rear sight paired with a gold bead front sight 
• Picatinny-style rail on the receiver for mounting optics 
• Walnut stock and forend with textured grip panels for traditional styling 
• Flat-face trigger, cross-bolt safety, and a large loop lever sized for gloved hands

Owners of the Model 1854 line generally trust Smith & Wesson's fit and finish, and the stainless barrel and receiver under the Armornite coating hold up well against handling wear. The America 250 commemorative touches draw praise for looks, though a few owners feel the special edition carries a real premium over a standard 1854.

In the field, the large loop lever works well with gloves, and the ghost ring sight is fast for close-range use, though .45-70 recoil in a lever gun this size is stout enough that some shooters add a recoil pad or keep range sessions shorter. The threaded barrel is a popular feature for owners planning to add a muzzle device.

For value, the walnut stock and stainless construction feel appropriate against other lever guns in .45-70, and the included rail means mounting a red dot doesn't require gunsmithing. Aftermarket support for the 1854 platform is still catching up since it's a newer model.