Guns International #: 101676194
Seller's Inventory #: M21-1348
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Guns International #: 101676194
Category - Smith & Wesson Pistols
- .45 ACP Pistols
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15
State:
Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
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Kentucky State Police Smith & Wesson Model 4566TSW .45 ACP Pistol w/ Box, Manual, 2 Extra Mags, Etc.
* Scarce KSP Contract S&W *
Description: This is a very scarce Smith & Wesson Model 4566TSW Kentucky State Police pistol in .45 ACP in superb all-original condition and complete with it's original box, two extra magazines, owner's manual, warranty card, and even the anti-rust shipping paper. 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 1066TSW 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 750357 and KSP serial # KSP0357. It is in excellent condition inside and out, and if it has had more than a magazine or two fired thru it since leaving the factory we would be very surprised. The satin-finished stainless steel is bright and clean, rating 98% plus with no scratches, shiny spots, or damage of any kind outside of a few tiny little handling marks that are only visible under extremely close inspection. All of the factory etched markings are crisp, clear, and 100% intact, as-are the special KSP markings. The factory black-finished controls, factory night sights, and trigger are also like-new, rating 99% with no visible wear or damage. As you would expect due to the age of the gun, the tritium in the night sights has degraded to the point where they are just barely visible in the dark. The bore in this Smith is mirror-bright and in pristine condition, with perfect sharp rifling and no pitting or imperfections of any kind. The factory 1-piece checkered black plastic grip is like-new, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or visible wear of any kind. The action on this 4566TSW is smooth, slick, and precise, and the frame-to-slide fitment is superb. The barrel to slide lock-up is tight with no wiggle, and all of the controls on this pistol are in 100% perfect working order. This KSP Smith & Wesson 4566TSW should still function just as reliably and accurately today as the day it first left the factory 20 plus years ago. As mentioned earlier, this KSP S&W comes as complete as they get with everything it shipped from S&W with. The original box still has the factory end-label on it serial-numbered to the gun and with the KSP info on it as well. The box, 2 extra factory magazines, and all of the paperwork is in excellent condition overall, just like the gun itself. 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. SOLD Handgun Caliber: .45 ACP (.45 Auto) Manufacturer: Smith & Wesson Model: 4566TSW (Tactical Smith & Wesson) KSP Contract Serial Number: 750357 (Kentucky State Police # KSP0357) Barrel Length: 4.25" Inches Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Mint Action: DA Semi-Auto Finish: Satin Stainless Steel / Matte Black Sights: Factory Novak 3-Dot Night Sights Manufacture Date: 2000 |
Guns International #: 101676194
Seller's Inventory #: M21-1348
Guns International #: 101676194
Seller's Inventory #: M21-1348