Smith & Wesson Model 4506 .45 ACP Full-Size Stainless DA/SA Pistol, Third-Generation, 5-Inch Barrel
The Smith & Wesson Model 4506 is a full-size, Third-Generation .45 ACP pistol built on an all-stainless steel frame and slide with a matte/satin finish. This example features a 5-inch barrel, DA/SA operation with an ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker, and fixed low-profile 3-dot sights. Notably, it has the rounded, serrated trigger guard associated with transitional production within the 4506 line. It includes one 8-round single-stack magazine and has an excellent bore with sharp rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stainless matte/satin surfaces show mild wear and some small areas of discoloration from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Smith & Wesson Model 4506 .45 ACP pistol
- One 8-round single-stack stainless-steel magazine with flush baseplate and numbered witness holes
This Model 4506 is part of Smith & Wesson’s Third-Generation series, known for all-stainless construction and full-size duty configuration. It is chambered in .45 ACP and uses a single-column magazine for an 8+1 capacity. The 5-inch barrel provides a long sight radius and complements the pistol’s full-size format.
The operating system is DA/SA, paired with an ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker. Controls include a smooth-faced, curved trigger and a spur hammer, providing a straightforward manual of arms consistent with the 4506 design.
Sights are fixed, low-profile 3-dot, with a fixed front dot and a fixed rear 2-dot arrangement. The slide features rear cocking serrations and an external extractor, matching the model’s established feature set.
Ergonomics are enhanced by a one-piece, wraparound textured black synthetic grip with S&W medallion. This pistol also exhibits the rounded, serrated trigger guard that appears on transitional-production 4506 examples, a detail that collectors and model-specific enthusiasts often note.
The included single-stack stainless-steel magazine has a flush baseplate and numbered witness holes marked 2–8. The bore condition is excellent, with a clean mirror finish and sharp lands and grooves.