Smith & Wesson Model 4053 .40 S&W Compact DAO, Third Generation, 3.5 in Barrel, Stainless Slide/Alloy Frame, 8+1
The Smith & Wesson Model 4053 is a compact, Third Generation, double-action-only .40 S&W built with a stainless-steel slide over an aluminum-alloy frame. It features a 3.5-inch barrel, fixed low-mount 3-dot sights, and single-stack 8+1 capacity. Made in the USA and originating from the 1990s era, this DAO variant uses a bobbed, internal hammer and has no external safety or decocker.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some very minor superficial scratches and small blemishes visible on close inspection.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 4053 .40 S&W compact DAO pistol
- Two factory S&W 8-round single-stack .40 S&W magazines with polymer finger-rest baseplates and witness holes
This Model 4053 is a compact .40 S&W built on S&W’s Third Generation platform with a 3.5-inch barrel, single-stack 8+1 capacity, and a stainless slide mated to an aluminum-alloy frame. Overall length is about 7 inches with an unloaded weight of approximately 27–28 oz, offering a compact footprint in a proven service-grade format.
The pistol is recoil-operated and double-action-only, with a bobbed/spurless internal hammer. It has no external safety or decocker. The slide carries rear serrations only and DAO slide plugs, and the fixed low-mount 3-dot sights consist of a front post with one dot and a rear with two dots.
Ergonomics include a one-piece wraparound synthetic grip with S&W medallion, a vertically serrated frontstrap, and a squared trigger guard with front serrations. The compact dust cover complements the overall size profile.
Two factory single-column magazines are included. Each magazine is marked with the S&W logo and caliber, includes witness holes for round count, and uses a polymer finger-rest baseplate. Together with the pistol’s single-stack design, they support the stated 8+1 capacity.