S&w 4506
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[SIZE=+2]Smith & Wesson Automatic Model 4506:[/SIZE]
The S & W model 4506 is a double action semi automatic pistol in .45 ACP. It is of good finish and quality, and is of stainless steel manufacture. This gun is fullsized combat gun. There are quite a few options available, as this is one of the flagships of Smith&Wessons pistol line.
This gun has a eight round magazine. Weight: 2.6 lbs (1.16 kg)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Barrel: 5 inch (12.5 cm)
Action: Double Action / Double Action Only
Range: 165 ft (50 m)
Payload: 8 + 1
Cost: $ 790
Made in: USA
http://www.kitsune.addr.com/Firearms/Auto-Pistols/SW_4506.htm
Variants:
Smith & Wesson Model 4506: The original 4506 design. Featured a square combat trigger guard and stainless steel trigger and hammer.
Smith & Wesson Model 4506-1: Later, modified version of the 4506. Change to the slide manufacturing process. Trigger guard changed from square to round. Much later, the hammer and trigger were changed to being blued, and the S&W roll marks were dropped in favor of laser etching.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smith_&_Wesson_Model_4506
Wasn't there a 4506 with a (close to) Commander length barrel? Or am I thinking of a different model? - dan
I know my former S&W 1066 10mm had a 4 1/4" [aka 4.25" aka 108mm] barrel. But still restricted. So, if there is a "chopped" version of the 4506 I'd bet it would be like the 1066, a shortie but still 'restricted'.
I'm betting the one in the EE that says it's a 12(6) has been mis-registered. The CFC should've caught it but I bet they'd require it to be 'verified' so it could be correctly registered/reclassified with it's correct designation as 'restricted'....
Good info.... However, the one for sale in the EE is advertised as a 4506. The model number "4506" can be seen in the pics. Also, in the pics the barrel certainly looks to be 'restricted' length to me, no prohibited.
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Good info.... However, the one for sale in the EE is advertised as a 4506. The model number "4506" can be seen in the pics. Also, in the pics the barrel certainly looks to be 'restricted' length to me, no prohibited.
I would say that you are right since my 4506 has a 5" barrel just like the one on the EE and mine is just restricted. I am a bit of a S&W enthusiast so I just happen to have a copy of the Standard Catalog of S&W beside me most of the time, it is great for deciphering the different models when they come up for sale on the EE.
