The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Series Adds in the .30-30 Win Cartridge

Smith & Wesson is going to make a lot of shooters and hunters happy with the announcement that they have finally chambered their Model 1854 in the time-tested .30-30 Win cartridge. In what some consider the “round that won the West,” the .30-30 Win is sure to be a hit amongst hunters as we head into fall hunting seasons.

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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 .30-30 Win

The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 chambered now in .30-30 Win has an MSRP of $1,399 in its back synthetic stock and stainless configuration. It still retains Smith & Wesson’s flat trigger sporting a crisp break, the larger loop lever for cycling the action with gloved-hands, and a cross-bolt manual safety for, unsurprisingly, better safety. The rest of the nitty-gritty specs for this new .30-30 Win can be read below as presented by Smith & Wesson:

• Cartridge: .30-30 Win
• Capacity: 6+1 Magazine Tube
• Barrel: 20” 410 S/S w/ 1 in 10” Right-Hand Twist, 6-Groove Rifling & ⅝” x 24 TPI Muzzle
• Stock: Black Synthetic with Textured Grip Panels
• Sights: Gold Bead Front w/ Adjustable XS Sights® Ghost Ring Rear
• Handguard: M-LOK® Slots on Forend with Picatinny-style Rail on Top
• Receiver: Forged 416 Stainless Steel
• State Compliance: CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, DC
• Overall Width: 1.6”
• Overall Length: 37.8”
• Overall Weight: 120 Oz

A Word from Smith & Wesson on the Model 1854 in .30-30 Win

“Maryville, Tennessee - September, 2025 - Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, announces today the release of the Model 1854™, chambered .30-30 Winchester.

The Model 1854 is designed to bridge the classic aesthetic of the American lever gun with modern enhancements. Now, you can own one of these smooth lever guns chambered in the timeless.30-30 rifle cartridge. This new rifle has a 6+1 capacity, a forged 416 stainless steel receiver, and a 20-inch 410 stainless steel barrel that includes a 5/8-24 thread pattern for suppressor use. Its large loop lever is constructed for smooth operation, allowing for quicker follow-up shots, while the flat trigger design assists in reliable finger placement to support accuracy.”

The Model 1854 .30-30 rifle comes equipped with several out-of-the-box features such as a 5 ¾-inch Picatinny base for optics mounting, an adjustable XS Sights® ghost ring rear sight, a gold bead front sight, and a fixed magazine tube. The forend on this stainless-steel model offers three M-LOK compatible slots for the user’s preferred accessories and integrated mounts for the addition of a sling. Experience the perfect blend of heritage and innovation out in the field this hunting season – experience Smith & Wesson Smooth™.

Final Thoughts

There is just something about a smoothly running .30-30 Win that makes us all feel a little bit like a cowboy. Not only is the ammunition relatively affordable and superbly common, but it is quite effective on numerous game animals in North America. Is the new Smith & Wesson Model 1854 .30-30 Win something that you’ll be eyeing in the coming months? As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Smith & Wesson and the Model 1854 .30-30 Win in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.