I thought I would share a recent GB buy from a local pawn shop. Smith & Wesson model 6453. The only difference I can find from my Model 4506 if the "red" dot safety indicator. The 6453 has it on the slide and the 4506 has it on the frame.

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	S&W 6453 safety-decocker.jpg (55.7 KB, 213 views)

Thanks for sharing. Nice looking pistol. Is that fairly rare? I don't see that model number mentioned much.

I believe this model is a transitional model when Smith & Wesson was changing from the 645 to the 4506. About 177 where supplied to the RSR Group. I read that S&W was trying to use up 2nd generation parts, however, this model has no 2nd generation parts that I can tell. If anyone has any more information, please post.

Sweet find! Congrats! Regards 18DAI

Just when you thought you had the S&W Auto model number system worked out, along comes a gun like this....

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I purchased this S&W Model 6453 around 1990. It has been fired very few times. The magazine got misplaced during my move to Tennessee. Any recommendations where I can purchase replacement magazines?

Thanks,

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Nice guns, would love to have one to fill a niche. If either of you get the itch to sell, than I 'm your man. Thanks for sharing. If the OP wants to share his serial number with me, I'd be much obliged as I have my own database of these. Feel free to send me a PM, if you want. If not, no worries as I have a pretty good idea where it falls. Again, thanks for sharing guys.

Sir I am curious to what you paid for it?

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Nice find! I've been on the lookout for one of the RSR 645* to add to my collection.

rkpound,
Any magazine for a 4506 or the other S&W 8 shot variations will work fine in your 6453.