Those late production 4506s with the laser etched markings, vice rollmarks, were the last of the breed. They are referred to by collectors as the "dash 3". Even though they had no dash or number after the "4506" marking on the frame.

On the orders made for LE agencies after the official end of production, these are the guns that were produced and shipped. As far as I have been able to find out, the 4506 was made through 2006 to fill LE orders.

There are two later orders - unconfirmed as of yet - 100 guns in 2008 to a CA LE agency and another for 100 in 2010 for an agency in North Dakota. If someone could add info to these unconfirmed orders it would be much appreciated.

I have owned a few of the 4506 "dash 3" guns and still own one. As well as a couple of 4506-1s. Those "dash 3" guns exhibit some extrodinary accuracy. It has been commented on previously on this board and others.

Back around 2002 or 2003 Lew Horten had a bunch of 4506-3s for sale from an overun. Many here purchased them and were very suprised at the match grade accuracy those guns exhibited.

If you LA guys don't mind me asking, what does a clean 4506 go for out in CA these days? How easy is it to find one? Thanks! Regards 18DAI

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