Smith & Wesson Model 4506 No-Dash .45 ACP, 3rd Generation, Full-Size Stainless DA/SA, 5-inch Barrel (1989)
This early no-dash Smith & Wesson Model 4506 is a full-size, stainless-steel .45 ACP from the 3rd Generation lineup, manufactured in 1989. It features a 5-inch barrel, single-stack 8+1 capacity, and an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker. Notable early-production details include the rounded (non‑hooked) trigger guard, rear slide serrations only, and an external extractor, with the barrel hood marked "45 AUTO."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Smith & Wesson factory blue hard plastic pistol case
- Three 8-round S&W factory steel magazines
The Model 4506 is built on a stainless-steel frame and slide with a matte/satin finish, delivering the classic 3rd Generation S&W look and construction. This example uses a single-stack magazine for an 8+1 capacity in .45 ACP and operates with a double-action/single-action, smooth-faced trigger and a spurred hammer.
Early no-dash features include the rounded (non‑hooked) trigger guard, rear slide serrations only, and an external extractor. The barrel hood is marked "45 AUTO," and the right side carries the S&W crest, aligning with period-correct details for 1989 production.
Sights are fixed, low-mount 3-dot units with dovetailed front and rear for durability and service-style alignment. Controls include a left-side magazine release and an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker. The one-piece wrap-around black synthetic grip with S&W medallions and an arched backstrap completes the full-size configuration.