S&W’s “New” 1854 Lever Rifle: Old Is New Again!
The lever action rifle has a long and storied history. Having its origins in the Volcanic pistol of 1854, the action type has become as much a part of Americana – especially the “Old West”…
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Smith & Wesson Adds the .45 Colt to the Model 1854 Lineup
If you like your .40 caliber numbers to end in 5 then you’re in luck. Smith & Wesson just added .45 Colt to the chamberings offered in the new Model 1854 lever action rifle line…
First Look: Smith & Wesson Goes Classic with Walnut on the Model 1854
When you think about lever-action rifles, the image of wood stocks and blued steel is probably what pops into your head. Typically, that is what you see when a new lever gun hits the market,…
Ruger Relaunches the Marlin Dark Series of Lever Action Rifles with a 21st Century .45-70 M1895
If you’re a fan of modern lever guns you’re going to love the latest iteration of the Dark Series from Marlin Firearms. (See our review of the previous take on this gun here.) Since Ruger…
Heritage Manufacturing Releases a Trio of Rimfire Lever Guns
Heritage Manufacturing is known for their affordable single action revolvers but their latest release, while staying true to that Old West theme, is something new. While they’ve done some neat revolving carbines before their first…
Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle
By Chris Dumm The Marlin Model 39 claimed to be the oldest continually-produced cartridge rifle in history. Its parent design was born during the unexceptional presidency of Benjamin Harrison, whose bust never even made it…
Go West: Lever-Action Rimfires for Cowboy Plinksters
Working the slick lever on a rifle is just as enjoyable and even more affordable in rimfires. Whether bringing up the next generation of young hunters or merely punching holes in tin cans, rimfire lever-actions…
A Primer on the Gun that Won the West: Winchester 1873
Few guns define a nation like the Winchester 1873. A fine piece of American-made steel and walnut granted repeatable firepower to the hearty souls venturing westward – not to mention hunters, outlaws, and lawmen across…
You Want a Practical Lever Gun? Five Timeless Hunting Classics
Some guns are fancy collector pieces, too nice or historically important to take afield with regularity. Others are shooters built for hard use but lacking class and unlikely to be remembered in a hundred years….
Work the Lever on Federal Premium’s new HammerDown Hunting Ammo
HammerDown ammunition uses nickel cases, bonded bullets, and loads intended for long guns, offering better performance and smooth cycling for lever-action hunters. (Photo: Kristin Alberts/Guns.com) Federal Premium and Henry Repeating Arms join forces to develop…