Model 4566 NSHP

Disabled1 · Jun 1, 2015

A very good friend of mine just returned from New Hampshire. His wife had a family emergency there so they had to settle some family business, which also included an estate sale.
Part of the estate sale was a collection of firearms. One in particular he brought home was a S&W 4566 with the letters "NHSP" stamped on it. I am guessing it is an issued New Hampshire State Troopers firearm.
My friend knows nothing about its history or even knew it was in the family collection. Anyway, he called me and knew I might be interested in it. It is in pristine condition and has (6) mags with it. He knows I can't afford it right now but has promised to hold it for me until I can come up with enough money to pay for it.
Can anyone give me an about price I should offer him for it? And, could it be a LEO issued pistol?

Disabled1 · Jun 1, 2015

Disabled1 said:
A very good friend of mine just returned from New Hampshire. His wife had a family emergency there so they had to settle some family business, which also included an estate sale.
Part of the estate sale was a collection of firearms. One in particular he brought home was a S&W 4566 with the letters "NHSP" stamped on it. I am guessing it is an issued New Hampshire State Troopers firearm.
My friend knows nothing about its history or even knew it was in the family collection. Anyway, he called me and knew I might be interested in it. It is in pristine condition and has (6) mags with it. He knows I can't afford it right now but has promised to hold it for me until I can come up with enough money to pay for it.
Can anyone give me an about price I should offer him for it? And, could it be a LEO issued pistol?

Sorry, but the title of my post should read "NHSP."

Sevens · Jun 1, 2015

Hmmm, I would wish to think that a couple of letters are in the wrong order for it to be New Hampshire, but am posting here mostly because I wish to see what others come up with. NHSP would (seemingly?) make more sense as New Hampshire, rather than NSHP.

Price depends very much upon condition. The six magazines certainly have value. If it is in fine working shape but not mint and ends up being a former LE issued handgun with the kind of wear that such a gun would indicate, I would say that $500 is a middle-road price considering the added value of all the magazines.

But that is merely a shot in the dark guess without knowing condition, history, etc etc.

One thing for sure if you do end up with the pistol...
$50 to Roy Jinks and he would be able to tell you for sure if it was sent to an LE organization... and which, where and exactly when it was sent.

Sevens · Jun 1, 2015

ZING!
Caught in a post edit!

First paragraph of my post is hereby stricken from the record.

jimbo728 · Jun 1, 2015

It does indeed sound like a NH State Police pistol. I think he had a Police trade in as NHSP has transitioned to an M&P Series pistol, all to the best of my knowledge.
Ask what he will accept before you make an offer. I dont think it was purchased locally for more than $475 to $495. The extra mags add value.
Jim

Shorty 45 MK2 · Jun 1, 2015

The 4566 is a great gun and the six magazines would be a bonus. Without a photo but in the shape you describe, about $550-$600 for it all.

Arik · Jun 1, 2015

A LEO 4566 go for $450 here. With extra mags I'd say $550

Mainsail · Jun 1, 2015

Sevens said:
NHSP would (seemingly?) make more sense as New Hampshire, rather than NSHP.

I was thinking N'amshire State Highway Patrol. I think that's how they say it there.

BAM-BAM · Jun 1, 2015

I'd figure the 4 extra mags are worth $25-35 each...... so $100-140 for the mags + $500 for the gun..... would be an OK deal......

Friend to Friend....... no tax.......saves you $45 in Pa.

jimbo728 · Jun 1, 2015

Mainsail said:
I was thinking N'amshire State Highway Patrol. I think that's how they say it there.

New Hampshire State Police.
Thats how we say it here.
NHSP is their gun marking.
Jim

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