The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter is a modernized lever-action rifle built for hunting and range applications. It pairs a short, threaded barrel with an aluminum M-LOK forend and a forged 416 stainless receiver finished in Armornite for corrosion resistance. The Stealth Hunter’s sight package and extended Picatinny rail make it straightforward to set up for day or low-light use.
Key Specifications
- The rifle is chambered in .45-70 Government, suited to heavy-bullet hunting and range use.
- The action is a lever-action design with a large-loop lever for use with or without gloves.
- Supplier listings indicate a tubular magazine capacity of 5 (some sources list 5+1); sources conflict on exact published capacity.
- The barrel measures 16.5 inches with a 1:20″ right-hand twist and an 11/16-24 threaded muzzle supplied with a thread protector.
- The forend is an aluminum M-LOK handguard with 15 slots for accessory mounting and a Picatinny rail forward of the receiver for optics placement.
- The receiver is forged 416 stainless steel finished in Armornite for enhanced surface durability.
- The fixed stock is a black synthetic with textured grip panels and a recoil pad.
- The sighting system uses a HIVIZ H3 front sight and an XS adjustable rear ghost-ring sight for fast, repeatable sighting.
- The rifle’s weight is listed as approximately 6.56 lb with an overall length of about 34.3 inches.
This configuration emphasizes field-ready ergonomics and modularity—short, threaded barrel for maneuverability, M-LOK forend for accessory flexibility, and a sighting package aimed at quick target acquisition. The Model 1854 Stealth Hunter is aimed at shooters who want a traditional lever-action platform updated with modern mounting and accessory options.
Supplier data includes listed sales restrictions for certain jurisdictions; see notes for details and verification. For knowledgeable shooters configuring optics or accessories, the extended rail and M-LOK handguard simplify attachment without permanent modification.
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