Lever Action

Henry Repeating Arms has introduced the SPD Predator, a new precision shooting-oriented lever-action rifle developed by the company’s Special Products Division. According to Henry, it is the most accurate lever-action rifle the company has produced to date and the only model in its catalog to ship with a factory three-shot sub-MOA accuracy guarantee. If a highly accurate rifle is of interest, continue reading for all the details.

The Marlin 1894 Trapper has a new, unexpected chambering. For the first time, a Marlin lever action is available in the best MM, 10MM Auto cartridge! Incorporating a rimless cartridge into this style of action is an interesting development indeed.

The Special Products Division of Henry Repeating Arms, in collaboration with Field Ethos, has released a new lever gun called the SPD CRUSR Rifle. The CRUSR is an acronym that stands for Compact, Rugged, Ultralight, and Suppressor-Ready. The rifle is advertised as a firearm designed for expeditionary hunting to deliver a best-in-class feature set for professional guides, backcountry outfitters, and adventurous hunters who push their expeditions deep into the world’s most remote locales.

In the past, I’ve written about how the MP5 started it all for me in 1990, seeing Charlie Sheen and the boys rescue hostages, lay waste to bad guys, and likely end up with the girl. If you don’t get the reference, then congratulations, you’re not old, like me. But let us not diminish another childhood LARP near and dear to all: The Cowboy. Without posting photos of myself dressed up as a kid ready to move the herd, take my word that it’s a real thing. That being said, cowboy work is serious business, and the backyard is an untapped frontier full of dangers that may require more authority than the caps in my toy six-shooter would provide. By the time I was old enough, the Winchester 1873 was the apple of my eye, and I spent formative years with my Model 94 chambered in 30-30. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I recognized how much more could be done with a lever action, and that both my tactical and cowboy worlds could be forced into a collision the likes of which my credit card might deny. But when all hope seemed lost, the problem solvers at Smith & Wesson stepped up with a factory solution that floats like a butterfly without stinging at the bank, the 1854 Stealth Hunter series of rifles.

XS Sights has introduced a new Lever Rail designed for the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum with a 19.25-inch barrel. The rail provides a modern, stable optic mounting solution while maintaining the rifle’s traditional styling.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report. In this series, we cover a lot of rimfire guns that are trying to be the jack of all trades. 22LR in particular as a cartridge lends itself well to this kind of job, as it's just lethal enough to be useful for small game hunting, while also being an affordable target practice, training, and plinking round for most people. 22 Magnum, on the other hand, is much more purpose-built, ideally finding itself in the hands of a skilled varmint hunter or land owner looking to remove a few pests from their property. Likewise, the Henry Lever Action .22 Magnum Express is a purpose-built firearm - meant to be a precise, quick, and lightweight 22 Magnum platform with small game hunting as its goal. Today, we’ll look at this great offering in the Henry Rimfire Lever Action to see where the value in this $600 magnum rimfire lies.

Smith & Wesson continues to expand their offerings of lever-action rifles with more models, iterations, and cartridge selections. Their newest offering to be announced is their prized Stealth Hunter, which can now be purchased in the venerable .30-30 Winchester cartridge.

If you love hog hunting and you love lever-action rifles, then Custom & Collectible Firearms has a new custom job on the market that might tickle your fancy … although it appears to be far, far too nice to actually drag around the woods hog hunting. Their new, reworked Marlin 1894 SBL Wild Boar .44 Magnum does look like it would be an effective weapon against porcine prey, but the price tag and the fancy-pants aesthetic might mean you want to keep it on your wall display case.

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Now Available in .45-70 Gov’t

Lever-action rifles ain’t what they used to be. We’ve gone from the days when grandpa’s wood-and-steel Henry/Marlin/Savage was as good as it got. Now we have a lot of competition in the lever rifle scene, and the theme of the year is Space Cowboy, with add-ons and accessories that meld the world of tactical rifles with the Wild West. And that’s where XS Sights comes in with their new forend for the S&W 1854, offering M-LOK slots all around.

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.

Lever-action guns are hot again. Who could have guessed? If you’re looking to go old-school with your next firearm purchase, we have more lever gun options than ever before—even more options than were available back in the 19th century, when these firearms ruled the market.

Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world, its many guns, shooting sports, and gear, as well as reviews on virtually anything and everything related to rimfire shooting. This week, I’m happy to announce that we’ll be getting back to some more firearm reviews, specifically with the help of the guys from Henry Repeating Arms. In the last couple of months, I’ve been using a variety of their rifles for most of our ammunition tests, and I’ve also been able to put some of their most common models through a lot of testing. One of the most well-loved Henry lever-action rimfire series of rifles is undoubtedly the Golden Boy Rifle. Today, we’ll take a closer look at this rifle, what it offers, and why shooters love it so much.

Last I heard, the best-selling lever-action rifle in the US market, ever, was the Winchester Model 94 (it used to be the best-selling rifle of any kind, but the AR has changed that). But you could make a good argument for the Model 1892 being a much better gun, and in the 2020s, it’s arguably finally getting the respect it deserves after decades of gun owners mostly ignoring it. And it’s all for the same reason that the Model 1892 was popular in the first place: It’s a fast-shooting, robust PCC.

Hunting wild boars with semi-automatics? No way, as the new Davide Pedersoli Boarbuster Apocalypse enters. Chambered in 45/70 Government and with looks as if it just arrived from the latest Hollywood movie, this model is said to be designed in response to the growing demand for tactical-style lever-action rifles, easily customizable at the discretion of the end user.

Are you a big fan of big-bore rifles? Are you a big fan of lever-action guns? Have you ever wanted to live out your Fallout New Vegas dreams in real life by traveling the Mojave wasteland wearing power armour and wielding a ludicrously large lever gun? If so, then the people at Big Horn Armory can help you with at least 2 of those 3 things. While Big Horn Armory and their rifles are nothing new to the market, some of their new paint jobs are!

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.