Smith & Wesson’s Walnut 1854 Rocks the .45 Colt
News that Smith and Wesson launched a lever action in 2024 was shocking, but when the initial production run (limited collector edition aside) was more tactical then traditional, we were even more surprised.
Now, the company has shifted back to old-school gear, offering not only the 1854 Walnut, but a new chambering in .45 Colt. We were delighted to get our hands on one, marking the first time we’ve fired .45 Colt from a S&W lever gun.
Table of Contents
Video Review
S&W Model 1854 Traditional Walnut
Range Time
Field Notes
Final Thoughts