New Lever-Action Rifles of 2026
The lever gun is as American as it gets, and 2026 proved it's not just a museum piece. Marlin added a 10mm and a .357 Trapper, Smith & Wesson chambered its Model 1854 for 360 Buckhammer, and Savage built a brand-new takedown rimfire lever line. We track 7 new lever-action rifles, and 6 are confirmed shipping.
Every new lever-action rifle at a glance
| Product | Status | MSRP | Announced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG | Shipping | $1,769 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper .357 Magnum | Shipping | $1,599 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm Auto | Shipping | $1,599 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Savage Arms REVEL Classic (rimfire lever) | Shipping | $499 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Savage Arms REVEL DLX (rimfire lever) | Shipping | $629 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| S&W Model 1854 360 Buckhammer | Shipping | $1,399 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Marlin Mad Pig Customs 1894 .357 | Announced | Not yet announced | Oct 7, 2026 |
Comparison by cartridge and use
| Rifle | Cartridge | Best for | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savage REVEL Classic | .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR | Plinking, small game, new shooters | $499 |
| Savage REVEL DLX | .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR | Same, with a pistol grip | $629 |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper .357 | .357 Mag / .38 Spl | Ranch, trail, home defense, pistol-caliber pairing | $1,599 |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm | 10mm Auto | Pairing with a 10mm sidearm, woods carry | $1,599 |
| Marlin x Mad Pig Customs 1894 | .357 Mag | A factory custom build | Not yet announced |
| S&W Model 1854 360 Buckhammer | 360 Buckhammer | Deer in straight-wall states | $1,399 |
| Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG | .45-70 Govt | Big game, bear country | $1,769 |
The new lever guns
Savage REVEL: a new takedown rimfire lever
Savage's REVEL is an all-new takedown lever-action rimfire line in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR. The Classic wears a walnut stock at $499, and the DLX adds a stippled pistol grip at $629. A takedown rimfire lever gun is a great first rifle and a great truck gun.
Marlin 1894 Trapper in .357 Magnum and 10mm Auto
Ruger-made Marlin keeps expanding the 1894. The .357 Trapper has a 16.1-inch threaded stainless barrel and Skinner sights, and it shoots .38 Special too. The 10mm Trapper has a 16.17-inch barrel, an upgraded trigger and satin stainless construction. Both list at $1,599. A pistol-caliber lever gun that shares ammo with your sidearm is one of the most practical rifles you can own.
Marlin x Mad Pig Customs 1894
Marlin and Mad Pig Customs teamed up on a factory-built 1894 in .357 Magnum with upgraded components and a Cerakote finish. Announced; pricing not yet published.
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 in 360 Buckhammer
S&W's Model 1854 now comes in 360 Buckhammer, the straight-wall cartridge built for lever guns and for hunters in straight-wall deer states. It has a 20-inch threaded stainless barrel, a six-round capacity, an integrated Picatinny rail and an M-LOK handguard. MSRP $1,399. More from S&W on our Smith & Wesson releases page.
Marlin Trapper 1895 with Magpul ELG
The .45-70 Trapper gets Magpul's ELG polymer stock and forend, with integrated storage and adjustable length of pull. MSRP $1,769.
Full specs
Spec comparison
Key specs as published by each maker (from our product detail data). A dash means the maker hasn't published that spec or we haven't recorded it yet.
| Product | MSRP | Caliber | Barrel | Action | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG | $1,769 | .45-70 Govt | — | — | — |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper .357 Magnum | $1,599 | .357 Mag/.38 Spl | 16.1 in, threaded | — | stainless |
| Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm Auto | $1,599 | 10mm Auto | 16.17 in | — | satin stainless |
| Savage Arms REVEL Classic (rimfire lever) | $499 | — | — | lever | — |
| Savage Arms REVEL DLX (rimfire lever) | $629 | — | — | lever | — |
| Smith & Wesson Model 1854 360 Buckhammer | $1,399 | 360 Buckhammer | 20 in, stainless, threaded | lever | — |
| Marlin Mad Pig Customs 1894 .357 | Not yet announced | .357 Mag | — | — | — |
How to pick a lever gun in 2026
- Rimfire for fun and teaching. The REVEL line is the least expensive way into a new lever gun and the right choice for a young shooter.
- Pistol caliber for practicality. .357 Magnum and 10mm lever guns are light, quick and easy to feed alongside a revolver or pistol.
- Straight-wall for deer. If your state restricts deer hunting to straight-wall cartridges, 360 Buckhammer is purpose-built for it. Check your state's current rules.
- .45-70 for the big stuff. Elk, moose and bear country are where the 1895 earns its keep.
Release dates and shipping status
Here is where every one of the 7 new lever-action rifles stands as of our latest checks. Shipping now (6): Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG ($1,769), Marlin 1894 Trapper .357 Magnum ($1,599), Marlin 1894 Trapper 10mm Auto ($1,599), Savage Arms REVEL Classic (rimfire lever) ($499), Savage Arms REVEL DLX (rimfire lever) ($629), Smith & Wesson Model 1854 360 Buckhammer ($1,399). Announced, ship date not yet confirmed (1): Marlin Mad Pig Customs 1894 .357, announced Oct 7, 2026. The most recent announcement in this group is the Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG ($1,769), announced Oct 7, 2026. Each product page shows the exact date we last checked and the source behind its status, so you can judge freshness before you shop.
How we chose
Every product in this guide comes from our release database, which tracks new products from first announcement to shipping. To make the list, a product had to be announced for the 2026 model year (or announced in late 2025 for 2026 availability) and have a cited maker or trade-press source. We then grouped products by the job they're built for, using the maker's published specs, and weighed manufacturer MSRP and verified shipping status. If two products did the same job, we favored the one you can actually buy today.
We haven't range-tested these products, and we don't claim to have. Our picks are editorial judgments based on published data, and we say when something is only announced. Prices are manufacturer MSRPs from cited sources, and street prices are often lower once a product has been shipping for a while. Status comes from our latest dated check, shown on each product page. Read more about how we track releases and our editorial standards.
More: the best new rifles of 2026, every new rifle, and new Marlin releases.
Frequently asked questions
- What new lever-action rifles came out in 2026?
- New 2026 lever guns we track include the Marlin 1894 Trapper in .357 Magnum and 10mm Auto, the Marlin Trapper 1895 Magpul ELG, a Marlin x Mad Pig Customs 1894, the S&W Model 1854 in 360 Buckhammer and the Savage REVEL Classic and DLX rimfires.
- What is the cheapest new lever-action rifle of 2026?
- The Savage REVEL Classic rimfire at a $499 MSRP is the lowest-priced new lever gun we track.
- Does Marlin make a 10mm lever action?
- Yes. Marlin's 1894 Trapper in 10mm Auto has a 16.17-inch barrel, an upgraded trigger and satin stainless construction, at a $1,599 MSRP.
- What is the 360 Buckhammer?
- A straight-wall rifle cartridge designed for lever-action rifles and for deer hunting in states that restrict hunters to straight-wall cartridges. S&W's Model 1854 is chambered for it in 2026.
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