# #10MinuteTalk | The Smith & Wesson 1854 — Born from Lever Action Legacy

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Podcast: [Vortex Nation Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vortex-nation-podcast-857884)
Published: 2026-05-26T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.vortexoptics.com
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## Resource

Lever-action rifles may be a new category for Smith & Wesson, but the company’s connection to lever guns goes back to the very origins of the platform itself. In this episode, Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn explore the history behind the legendary action and take a closer look at the classic styling and modern performance of the Smith & Wesson 1854.

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