4505 value

[Kmr3006]

Have a 4505 with adjustable sites, box, 2 mags. Grips are hogue. Guy I bought it from couldn’t find the originals. From what I’ve read 1200 with fixed sites made and only 200 with adjustable sites were made. Correct me if I’m wrong. Any idea on value

Also a new member here. Was referred to the forum. Although I’m
Not a big time s&w shooter. I plan purchasing a few in the near future

 

[toddimusnimski]

I read 1200 total manufactured in 1991, with limited production of those having adjustable sights. Can you post some pics?

Excellent first post! Welcome to the Forum.

Todd

 

[Miami_JBT]

A fixed sight 4505 just went for $1,000. Buddy snagged it.

 

[4506517]

I think I paid about $800 for mine 10-12 years ago.

Last one I saw for sale listed at $1500 if I recall correctly.

 

[4T5GUY]

From what I’ve read 1200 with fixed sites made and only 200 with adjustable sites were made. Correct me if I’m wrong. Any idea on value

I’ve never seen the breakdown of adjustable vs fixed sighted 4505 production numbers, only the total. With the information available Roy confirmed the “@“ 1,200 total number produced.

I haven’t tracked them for a while but excellent with everything were selling for up to $1,200. NIB w/everything $1,200-$1,400. I expect the market value hasn’t fallen much for high condition examples.

Jim

 

[Sevens]

This model has baffled me as an active hobbyist — you just never see ‘em and they hardly ever change hands.

Genuinely, from the heart, I bet Roy was handed some unknowingly incorrect information because I cannot believe 1,200 were made in either sight configuration.

I say this simply due to my familiarity and awareness of guns that we also have production numbers of where they made far fewer guns.

I’m talking the Stocking Dealer SD-9’s, the 4006 Limited, the second run 845 Model of 1998.

All of these are sub-200 unit produced guns and I have seen more of them out in the world and especially on Gunbroker (and in the heyday of Gunbroker which has since passed.)

I agree with the suggested value numbers posted. If you were considering selling yours, get the big fat gooey Hogue grip off it and find a set of OEM, likely the straight back, it will enhance the appeal of the pistol.

For what it’s worth, the 5905 is the same way. There may be production numbers that have appeared in a factory letter but unless that number is 250 units, I’m skeptical that it’s accurate.

 

[Olly556]

That should be around $1000-1500

 

[Miami_JBT]

The 4014 is a similar deal, I think about 550 were made. Real small numbers.

 

[ACEd]

The 4014 is a similar deal, I think about 550 were made. Real small numbers.

As to the 4014, I believe there were 550 in first production group but there were multiple productions (not sure how many, but early pistols (TVD-TVF prefix) were single recoil spring. Late pistols (VAC-VAE and VBA prefix) were dual recoil spring. And I have one manufactured in 1994 (after the 1991-93 known dates they were catalogued). So the 550 count is probably low.

Similarly the 6944 were previously believed to be only 512 pistols (TFB0047-0558) in 1992, but there are now 5 known small production groups thru the VAC prefix (100 units) in 1994. Count is now closer to 1000.

As to previous post, the aluminum framed 4014 and 6944 show up on GB reasonably often unlike the steel framed 5905 and 4505 - so my bet would be count on 4505 / 5905 well under 1000 or unless just more of a keeper than the aluminum framed pistols.

I would guess LNIB 4505 more like $1500++

 

[4T5GUY]

This model has baffled me as an active hobbyist — you just never see ‘em and they hardly ever change hands.

I say this simply due to my familiarity and awareness of guns that we also have production numbers of where they made far fewer guns.

I’m talking the Stocking Dealer SD-9’s, the 4006 Limited, the second run 845 Model of 1998.

All of these are sub-200 unit produced guns and I have seen more of them out in the world and especially on Gunbroker.

Apologies for not quoting enough but still too much.

Shorty 45’s seem to always be available, including the 179 total MK2’s. Recently there have been Comp 40’s, (196 total,) offered. Just a few years ago there was a “surplus” of the 419 total 9 Recons available. Even the first run MPC PC 45 Limited, (845,) with a total of 435 are regularly available.

4505’s, (and as Sevens pointed out 5905’s,) are rarely available regardless of the sight configuration. Not sure why the 4505’s, (and 4567’s,) don’t reach the “market” for resale other than total customer satisfaction and appreciation.

Jim

 

[Dparker]

I have a LNIB 4505! One of my many treasured S&W 3rd gens!

Cheers!!!
David

 

[Kmr3006]

Thanks for the info guys