Lever Action

Want to buy a new rimfire lever gun? If you’re looking for the best lever action .22LR rifle, accept no substitutes; there is a clear answer. Sort of. It depends whether you’re looking to buy new or used, and get this—you won’t save much money if you’re buying second-hand, in this case. In fact, it might cost you more.

Are you ready for an influx of lever-action innovation? While you might think lever guns are for Fudds and cowboy action shooters, Henry Repeating Arms thinks it’s time to remix the lever-action formula for the 2020s, along with their other designs. Enter their new Special Projects Division, or SPD for short. This lineup debuts with the new Hush series, a tactical lever-gun built with modern technology.

At NRAAM 2025, Rossi unveiled the R95 Triple Black Pistol (TBP), a compact, pistol variant of its R95 Triple Black lever-action rifle. The TBP features a black Cerakote finish, black furniture, a paracord-wrapped medium loop lever, and a Picatinny optics rail. With a suppressor-ready 13.25-inch barrel and pistol grip, it measures just under two feet and weighs 5.5 pounds unloaded. Available in .357 Magnum, .454 Casull, .45-70 Govt, and .44 Mag, the TBP offers a versatile, packable option for shooters seeking a powerful, stylish lever-action pistol or the start of a cool suppressed lever-action SBR.

The lever-action world just got a lot more compact. Rossi has unveiled the R95 TBP (Triple Black Pistol), essentially taking their popular R95 Triple Black rifle and chopping it down to a backpack-friendly size. The result? A pistol-sized thumper that packs a serious wallop.

Smith & Wesson has announced an addition to its Model 1854 series with two new variants chambered in bone-crushing .45-70 Government. The Model 1854 combines classic American lever gun aesthetics with enhancements to meet the needs of modern shooters. While the Model 1854 has been available in .44 Rem Mag, .45 Colt, and .357 Magnum, .45-70 is a welcome addition as you never know when you’ll run into an angry tyrannosaurus rex in the backcountry. Seriously, .45-70 means business.

XS Sights just announced its XS Lever Handguard (LVR-HG) for Henry lever-action rifles. The LVR-HG was designed for the modern lever-action shooter, meticulously crafted based on real-world usage for those looking to update their Henry rifle with a customizable handguard solution that is rugged, lightweight, and will accommodate lights, lasers, or any other M-LOK compatible device.

ART Tech is bringing modern lever actions to the next level with their new .223 and .308 rifles showcased at IWA 2025. The .308 model is designed for hunting while the .223 version is a tactical rifle built for modern applications featuring an M-LOK forend, black synthetic furniture, and the ability to accept AR-15 magazines. This rifle blends classic lever-action with modern features, offering a fast cycling alternative to bolt actions while maintaining compatibility with standard AR mags and accessories. With lever actions gaining popularity, this makes sense as a budget option.

Ferox is bringing a true innovation to the lever-action market with their new Glock mag-fed lever gun, set to launch in 2025. Designed for modern shooters who want classic reliability with tactical upgrades, the Ferox will initially be available in 9mm, with a .45 ACP version to follow. This rifle features an AR trigger and mag release, a threaded AR9 barrel, and compatibility with Remington 870 stocks, allowing for extensive customization. The spring-loaded lever system speeds up cycling, making it one of the fastest-operating lever guns available. With a retail price between $1,500 and $2,000, this could be the most versatile and modular lever-action rifle ever made.

@BallisticAviation is at the H&R booth at SHOT Show 2025 to talk with Mike about their new line of retro lever guns set to be released soon. The new lever action lineup is part of Mike's initiative to bring some "wood and steel" into the H&R catalog. The new line will eventually feature lots of different barrel lengths, cartridge offerings, and stock options.

Do you want a classic lever-action rifle chambered in 9x19mm? While that may sound like an oxymoron, that’s exactly what Taylor’s and Co. brought out a few months back, and now, the TC73 rifle is on display at SHOT Show as they kickstart production.

@BallisticAviation is at SHOT Show 2025 checking out Henry's relatively new "Supreme" lever action rifle. Dubbed the H23, the first offerings of this novel lever gun will be chambered in 5.56/.223 as well as .300 Blackout. The Supreme also uses an entirely new action, has an extremely accurate free-floated threaded barrel, and features a true American Walnut stock to give it that classic lever gun look. Today George walks us through some of the features of the new Lever Action Supreme and also hints at what's to come further down the road.

It could be a quote from a cinematic mash-up of the movie Tropic Thunder and the TV show Firefly: “You went full space cowboy. Never go full space cowboy!” But futuristic lever-action rifles are big business these days, and Chiappa has got in on that action with a new version of their new ‘86 Wildlands Takedown rifle.

Luke C ( ‪@BallisticAviation‬) and TFBTV Show Time are back at the Smith & Wesson range event to check out the latest addition to the S&W 1854 lineup - The Stealth Hunter. The Stealth Hunter is S&W's answer to customer demand for a more customizable lever-action. Chambered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, or .45 Colt, the Stealth Hunter has been upgraded with a tougher S&W Armornite finish, shorter 16" Barrel, longer top rail, and a unique M-LOK fore end that features M-LOK slots for mounting all sorts of other handy accessories. Perfect for those that love the classic operation of a lever action, but want to add their own touch to the rifle.

When you think of Cimarron Firearms, you think of classic lever-actions, rolling blocks, or revolvers, almost always with classy wood furniture, gorgeous deep bluing and often a tie-in to a classic oater film or maybe a Wild West historical legend. But the Yukon Odyssey, coming along shortly, ditches those conventions in favor of cold, hard, big-game-busting efficiency.

With lever-action rifles undergoing a major revival in interest, there’s also interest in accessorizing these rifles to make them more useful, or more accurate. XS Sights is gearing up to meet this market demand, and in a way, they’re coming full circle, as they initially went down this road about 20 years ago.

Lever-actions are still going through a massive resurgence in popularity. For evidence, look no further than the Henry Repeating Arms booth at SHOT Show’s range day, where they were displaying a next-generation rifle based off their existing lever-action, but with a carbon-fiber barrel.

Smith & Wesson has expanded its Model 1854 series with the addition of a .357 Magnum chambering. Originally offered in .44 Remington Magnum and later in .45 Colt, this lever-action rifle now comes in a classic caliber favored for versatility and manageable recoil.

Everyone else is doing it, and now Smith & Wesson is too. In an age where the lever-action is making an unexpected comeback, Smith & Wesson has joined its competitors in offering an updated version for modern sportsmen. It’s called the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter.

It’s been a bit of a wait, but one of the most-anticipated lever-action rifles in years is finally on the market. The new Henry Supreme is finally ready for orders and is listed on Henry’s website.

Are you still waiting for your FightLite Herring tactical lever-action? That wait may be coming to an end soon, with news that FightLite has just nailed down a second patent on this rifle design.

If you’re a lover of old oater movies or vintage deer camp lore, then you just might be a big fan of lever-action rifles. What’s even better than a new lever gun? How about a free revolver to go with it? For the next few months, that’s exactly what Heritage and Rossi are offering.

Rossi: Not a firearms manufacturer you associate with the Wild West, but they’re one of the busiest lever gun manufacturers out there these days. And now, they’re paying tribute to a legendary lawman of the frontier with their new Rio Bravo Wyatt Earp rifle.

The lever action rifle market has seen a significant shift with Ruger's acquisition of Marlin. Building upon Marlin's previous Dark series, which introduced tactical elements to traditional lever guns, the new Marlin 1895 Dark 45-70 takes modernization to the next level. This review explores how this reimagined classic meets the demands of today's shooters.

TFB has been running our very special Photo Of The Day for years, sharing great photos from around the world and the world of firearms. Sometimes the selected pictures involve a lot of action and shooting, sometimes there’s another reason behind the choice. Like today, because when I see images like this, I get really interested in buying another rifle.

More than 25 years after they shut down production of their last lever-action, Savage Arms is back in the cowboy rifle business again. The new Savage Revel has finally broke cover after years of rumors, bringing an all-new lever-action platform to market in .22 LR, .22 Magnum or .17 HMR.

Rossi has several new chamberings in the R95 lever gun family, all with straight wall cartridges. This is great news for hunters in states with straight wall restrictions. Let’s go through the models and see what the new caliber options are.

It's no secret that the firearms community can be filled with pockets of people who you want to spend time with at the range and people you might wish were holding up your targets downrange. It's a very divisive but passionate place. I know I am not treading new ground here by any means but it's important to remember that going to the range doesn't have to be all about Bill Drills and split times with a ported Glock 19 running the newest optic you saw SOCOM adopt. It doesn't have to be that serious if you don’t want it to be. With 2024 being the unofficial year of the lever gun, I thought this would be a perfect time to bring everyone a review on a lever gun from the past, well kinda.

Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb below, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article, I am rolling into another diagnostic-style article and one that is close to my heart. Today we are taking a deeper look at my Grandfather’s 1902 Winchester 94 in 32-40. The last time he used it was years ago when I was going through school for gunsmithing and had yet to acquire the knowledge and skills that I have now. Let’s figure out what is wrong as we go through Diagnosing and Assessing a Winchester 94!

Sturm, Ruger & Company is reviving the Marlin Trapper Series Model 1894 chambered in .357 Magnum. Joining the Ruger-made Trapper Series of rifles, the once popular carbine is promised to be a quick-handling, soft-shooting lever action ideal for small game, plinking, and home defense.

Oliver Winchester is long dead and so is John Wayne, but lever guns are the hottest they’ve been in years. For proof, check out Rossi’s newest imports to the U.S. The R95 lineup is growing again, with new Triple Black and Laminate options in .45-70 chambering.