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2/18/2025 1:37:28 PM EDT
I’m looking to get another lever gun with a threaded barrel and wanted to get some real works opinions between a SBL/trapper and Smiths 1854? Either one will be a 357 mag.
2/18/2025 3:12:22 PM EDT
[#1]
I have the 1894 and it is very nice. I have handled the 1854 and it is very nice. Just get one and you will be happy.
2/18/2025 7:02:08 PM EDT
[#2]
Something I did not know about the Smith is that the whole tube pulls out, it's not just a plunger like .22s and Henry's. Even if I never pulled it I think that would still bug me.
I apologize for my aggressive tone in a recent thread.
2/20/2025 1:10:21 AM EDT
[#3]
No opinion on the Smith but I love my 1894 Trapper in .357.   With an Octane .45 and 158g .38 Specials it sounds like a .22.   Just the crack.

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