*SOLD* 1983 Smith Wesson 469 9mm 3 1/2" *DESIRABLE FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION MODEL*

Bryant Ridge's Analysis

Caliber - 9mm, traditional double-action, short alloy frame with steel slide, two 12-shot magazines supplied, .260" bobbed hammer, 3-1/2» barrel, sandblast blue or special production order for Ashland Shooting Supplies in nickel finish, 365" smooth trigger, ambidextrous safety, 1/8" serrated ramp with yellow bar front sight with white outline drift adjustable rear sight for windage only, three-piece pebble grain molded Delrin grip with S&W monogram, a 20-round extension magazine was also available, squared trigger guard, A serial prefix. Reportedly, this pistol was initially called the Mini-gun, with its design strongly influenced by the Devel custom pistol. It marked a significant step in S&W's development of a full power compact sized auto-loader. Weight is 26 ounces. Reported that standard production may have begun at s/n A840000 but not confirmed. Produced 1983-1988!

Specifications

Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson

Model: 469

Serial: A846473

Date of Manufacture: 1983

Caliber: 9mm

Finish: Blue

Barrel Length: 3 ½"

Optics/Sights: 1/8" Serrated Yellow Bar Front with White Outline Drift Adjustable Rear 

Stock/Grips: Textured Synthetic with S&W Logos

Action: Semi-Automatic

Markings: Standard

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