Would John Wayne Carry Something Like This?
This video explores the Smith and Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter, questioning whether an iconic figure like John Wayne would carry such a modern, tactically styled lever-action rifle. The instructor, Hickok45, contrasts the firearm's contemporary design with traditional lever guns, like the Winchester 1892 famously used by John Wayne in movies. While acknowledging the aesthetic departure from classic firearms, the video suggests that modern interpretations can serve as an entry point for new shooters to appreciate lever-action platforms, highlighting the flexibility and fun inherent in this firearm type.











