Messed up getting a 4505, I think ?

[4T5GUY]

I'm not advocating for a "letter", but I'd sure like to know the history of that pistol (IF the records are still available), before I'd write it off as "home built".

John

Of course I did not want to admit this, but I’ve already got the form filled out, pictures copied, and check written. I’ll get it in the mail tomorrow.

I just think it’s very weird that with @1200 4505’s and a handful more of 4567’s, (with factory Trijicons even less,) that “somehow“
these two got slides mixed up. Maybe but.... Everything that came with it originally is there and in new condition. Someone cared/valued it enough to keep everything together and new.

I actually got a very different PC example a while ago. Different from the “norm” that is if early PC’s are normal anyway. This one actually came with a S&W factory letter explaining its possession and progress. I’m not saying it’s one of a kind but at least it’s a valid and documented example as it is.

The only S&W factory letter I’ve ever got was kinda the same thing. I had a feeling and all things were VERY weird with this pistol. That was money well spent and validated authenticity and rarity.

Jim

 

[18DAI]

When do we get to see and hear about the "...different PC gun..." ?

Is it a 45? Regards 18DAI

 

[4T5GUY]

When do we get to see and hear about the "...different PC gun..." ?

Is it a 45? Regards 18DAI

Well of course one is. I’ve posted about it including the PC number attached to it. It’s been pretty much pooh poohed here but with a “letter” from Earl AND a real S&W letter from Roy I can’t figure why there’s still doubts and/or no acceptance.

The other letter was copied and posted by someone here BEFORE I ever received the pistol from the auction so I didn’t feel the need to be redundant. It did help with an unknown total number of that offering so that’s good.

Jim

 

[4506517]

I dont care.

That is a waaaaay cool looking pistol.

I would have bought that.

 

[TercGen]

Great looking pistol, I like it better than a true 4505. Be happy with your purchase Jim, and let us know what S&W says about it.

 

[4T5GUY]

A sign something was amiss was the stainless guide rod - I would get it blackened and be happy to have such a unique pistol.

Sorry for resurrecting this old post but…..

(As a reminder the factory Letter said it left as a “regular” 4505.)

I’m way over my disappointment in getting this pistol. I’m now actually really happy I got it and it handles and shoots easily and it’s accurate enough.

I’ve finally got a week or so off so I decided to do some research and find, (maybe hopefully,) the “original” factory blued guide rod. I’m thinking there never was such a thing. I actually found an original complete 4567 slide assembly for sale and it has a stainless guide rod. My two tone, (black over silver,) 45CQB has a stainless guide rod.

The best picture I could find was one listed by my friend and enabler “Jack the Dog” some years ago.

If anyone here has a 4567, (or 4567-NS,) what guide rod is in it? It may seem trivial but even a Frankensmith should be correct.

In my rambling I forgot to ask also if anyone has a 4505 to look at and what does the guide rod look like?

Jim

 

[jsbethel]

I decided to do some research and find, (maybe hopefully,) the “original” factory blued guide rod. I’m thinking there never was such a thing.

You are correct based on the parts list. The 4566 and 4567 share the same rod - part #902970000.
The 4506 and 4505 have different rods with the 4506 using 103200000 and the 4505 using 206260000 (which is blue based on the pics here -
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-...en-4505-adj-sights.html?633568=#post140954641 ).

 

[4T5GUY]

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Thanks “jsbethel” thats exactly what I wanted to know.

That answers my stupid question. So even if I got a 4505 guide rod, cut it to length I’d still have to get the whole thing “blued” for a 4505 that isn’t.

I suppose I just will move on to more important things.

Jim