Description
Item Description
Click here to view the Live Auction 1064282335
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this SCARCE traditional double-action semi-auto pistol today for a penny-start auction, this is the Smith & Wesson 4566TSW also known as the 45 Tactical Smith & Wesson!
This example is a very scarce Smith & Wesson Model 4566TSW Kentucky State Police pistol in .45 ACP. This pistol was part of a group of approximately only 1,000 guns purchased by the Kentucky State Police to replace the S&W Model 1076 that they were carrying.
These Models can be denoted by the special "KSP" serial prefix, KSP Number, and KSP logo on the right side of the frame.
This particular example is serial number KSP0272 and KSP #750272.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP 4566TSW .45 ACP pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and will continue to be an excellent long-term investment!
This particular example is serial number KSP0272 and KSP #750272.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP 4566TSW .45 ACP pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and will continue to be an excellent long-term investment!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson
Model: 4566TSW
Serial: KSP0272
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Novak 3-Dot Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Factory S&W One-Piece Checkered Synthetic Wrap Around Grips
Action: Double-Action Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Features the KSP logo on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard and the #750272 on the left side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The lightweight, compact design of the Tactical Smith & Wesson Series makes these pistols ideal tools for the Law Enforcement Professional. With the use of precision engineering and manufacturing techniques, they have enhanced performance while decreasing size for superior shooter control and major caliber performance in their tightest production pistol ever. The six pistols in the TSW series are constructed of stainless steel and high strength aluminum alloy. Full length rails on the slide and frame give these pistols greater stability and durability. An increase in the "lock time" keeps the barrel and slide together longer during the recoil cycle for improved accuracy and less "shooter perceived" recoil. The magazine on the 9mm and .45 ACP pistol fit flush inside the frame to significantly reduce the overall height.
This is a very scarce Smith & Wesson Model 4566TSW Kentucky State Police pistol in .45 ACP. This pistol was part of a group of approximately 1,000 guns purchased by the Kentucky State Police to replace the S&W Model 1076 that they were carrying. After receiving the order, the Kentucky State Police abruptly changed their mind and decided to go with the Glock G22 in .40 S&W instead. The last-minute switch to the Glock 22 left the majority of these 4566TSW pistols in new, unissued condition. The Kentucky State Police ended up selling the 4566TSW's they had at public in Frankfort, Ky in order to help fund the Glock pistols they had already purchased, thus we now have them on the collector's market. The KSP S&W Model 4566TSW's were different than the standard commercial 4566TSW pistols offered by S&W. This double-action semi-automatic pistol featured a stainless steel slide and frame with a satin finish, a 4.25" inch barrel, an 8-round magazine, a straight backstrap and straight checkered frontstrap, matte black frame and slide controls, an integral barrel bushing with the slide, a open port on top of the barrel as a loaded-chamber indicator, and a 1-piece checkered black plastic wraparound grip. Where the KSP version differed from the commercial model is that it had a bobbed spur-less hammer, a de-cocker that did not function as a safety as well, it was not fit with a black picatinny rail mounted under the frame, it was fitted with Novak 3-dot night sights instead of standard 3-dot sights, and finally it was marked with the KSP logo and given a KSP serial number in addition to the factory serial number.
This particular example is serial number KSP0272 and KSP #750272.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP 4566TSW .45 ACP pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and should continue to be an excellent long-term investment.
Contents:
Model: 4566TSW
Serial: KSP0272
Date of Manufacture: 2000
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Satin Stainless
Barrel Length: 4 1/4"
Optics/Sights: Novak 3-Dot Night Sights
Stock/Grips: Factory S&W One-Piece Checkered Synthetic Wrap Around Grips
Action: Double-Action Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / Features the KSP logo on the right side of the frame above the trigger guard and the #750272 on the left side of the frame.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The lightweight, compact design of the Tactical Smith & Wesson Series makes these pistols ideal tools for the Law Enforcement Professional. With the use of precision engineering and manufacturing techniques, they have enhanced performance while decreasing size for superior shooter control and major caliber performance in their tightest production pistol ever. The six pistols in the TSW series are constructed of stainless steel and high strength aluminum alloy. Full length rails on the slide and frame give these pistols greater stability and durability. An increase in the "lock time" keeps the barrel and slide together longer during the recoil cycle for improved accuracy and less "shooter perceived" recoil. The magazine on the 9mm and .45 ACP pistol fit flush inside the frame to significantly reduce the overall height.
This is a very scarce Smith & Wesson Model 4566TSW Kentucky State Police pistol in .45 ACP. This pistol was part of a group of approximately 1,000 guns purchased by the Kentucky State Police to replace the S&W Model 1076 that they were carrying. After receiving the order, the Kentucky State Police abruptly changed their mind and decided to go with the Glock G22 in .40 S&W instead. The last-minute switch to the Glock 22 left the majority of these 4566TSW pistols in new, unissued condition. The Kentucky State Police ended up selling the 4566TSW's they had at public in Frankfort, Ky in order to help fund the Glock pistols they had already purchased, thus we now have them on the collector's market. The KSP S&W Model 4566TSW's were different than the standard commercial 4566TSW pistols offered by S&W. This double-action semi-automatic pistol featured a stainless steel slide and frame with a satin finish, a 4.25" inch barrel, an 8-round magazine, a straight backstrap and straight checkered frontstrap, matte black frame and slide controls, an integral barrel bushing with the slide, a open port on top of the barrel as a loaded-chamber indicator, and a 1-piece checkered black plastic wraparound grip. Where the KSP version differed from the commercial model is that it had a bobbed spur-less hammer, a de-cocker that did not function as a safety as well, it was not fit with a black picatinny rail mounted under the frame, it was fitted with Novak 3-dot night sights instead of standard 3-dot sights, and finally it was marked with the KSP logo and given a KSP serial number in addition to the factory serial number.
This particular example is serial number KSP0272 and KSP #750272.
Whether you are a collector of State Police guns in general, Kentucky State Police guns specifically, or just a collector of Smith & Wesson handguns, this rare KSP 4566TSW .45 ACP pistol would be an excellent addition to your collection, and should continue to be an excellent long-term investment.
Contents:
This example will ship with a magazine!
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
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
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
Our #1 priority is customer satisfaction. We want to build a lasting trust in the relationship with our customers, so that you will always look to us for all your firearms needs. If you have any issues with your transactions please contact us, and we will work with you to resolve any issues you may have. We greatly appreciate your trust in us and we look forward to fulfilling all your future firearm needs.
Bryant Ridge also reserves the right to cancel any sales that may occur while gunbroker.com is experiencing technical issues that affects the entire site or a complete site outage, within an hour of the auction ending.
We have an amazing inventory of classic and collector firearms that we are adding to Gunbroker daily. Stay up to date on all of our latest auction by adding us to your favorite sellers list.
About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
