Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this amazing semi-auto pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 4506.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 4506
Serial: TDC1531
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Fixed Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with Smith & Wesson Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 4506 is a full-size, all-stainless-steel semi-automatic pistol that is among the most durable and robust entries in the company’s classic third-generation handgun series. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the 4506 is chambered in .45 ACP and was designed during the late 1980s to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-capacity service pistols in major law-enforcement agencies. Built on a solid stainless-steel frame and slide, the pistol is known for its exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to handle a steady diet of full-power .45 ACP ammunition. It features a double-action/single-action trigger system with a slide-mounted decocking safety, allowing the user to safely lower the hammer while maintaining a ready-to-fire double-action first shot. The 4506 typically includes fixed combat sights, wraparound or checkered grip panels for improved control, and a traditional double-stack magazine design that provides a respectable capacity for a large-caliber duty pistol of its era.
Model: 4506
Serial: TDC1531
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 5"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Post with Fixed Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic Grips with Smith & Wesson Logos
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Smith & Wesson Model 4506 is a full-size, all-stainless-steel semi-automatic pistol that is among the most durable and robust entries in the company’s classic third-generation handgun series. Manufactured by Smith & Wesson, the 4506 is chambered in .45 ACP and was designed during the late 1980s to meet the growing demand for reliable, high-capacity service pistols in major law-enforcement agencies. Built on a solid stainless-steel frame and slide, the pistol is known for its exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and ability to handle a steady diet of full-power .45 ACP ammunition. It features a double-action/single-action trigger system with a slide-mounted decocking safety, allowing the user to safely lower the hammer while maintaining a ready-to-fire double-action first shot. The 4506 typically includes fixed combat sights, wraparound or checkered grip panels for improved control, and a traditional double-stack magazine design that provides a respectable capacity for a large-caliber duty pistol of its era.
One of the defining characteristics of the Model 4506 is its substantial weight, which, while making it less suitable for concealed carry, greatly enhances shootability by reducing felt recoil and improving follow-up shot control. In practical use, the pistol earned a strong reputation for reliability, mechanical durability, and consistent accuracy, making it a trusted sidearm for law-enforcement agencies and civilian shooters who valued traditional all-metal construction. The 4506 also became popular among enthusiasts who appreciated the solid feel and craftsmanship of Smith & Wesson’s third-generation pistols before the widespread adoption of polymer-framed designs. Today, the Smith & Wesson 4506 is highly regarded as one of the finest stainless-steel .45 ACP duty pistols of its time and remains a respected example of classic American handgun engineering.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled Smith & Wesson box and all other content pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment Details
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1184206254 |
BidPrice: |
105 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
1928 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-05 17:12:38 |





