Can someone please give me info on this ?

[TattooedHDryder]

I'm trying to figure out which gun this is, it looks like
A 4006… But I'm not sure
Serial is pcs 08xx

 

[toddimusnimski]

Performance Center 4006 Shorty .40 - a very nice gun.
Welcome to the Forum!

Todd

 

[TattooedHDryder]

It's a 40 by the way

40s&w
I'm looking to buy it from a friend, and he inherited it
So he doesn't know much either about it
Would like to know a good retail price because I don't want to rip him off, Thank you in advance

 

[TattooedHDryder]

Thanks, glad to be here, I own several Smith and Wesson's
But never been on a forum before

 

[toddimusnimski]

Price-wise, 1K wouldn't be out of line. Does he have box/papers/magazines?

 

[TattooedHDryder]

It's not the original box I didn't see any paperwork, but it's very nice and comes with two mags

 

[TattooedHDryder]

Appreciate the info, I'm gonna see if he'll take a grand for it done.
He's a good friend, and I don't wanna see him lose out on it by taking it to some gun store that will take advantage of him

 

[toddimusnimski]

There are a handful on Gunbroker right now, just remember that asking prices are not the same as selling prices!
Added: "Completed Items" section shows one with 3 mags sold last month for $806; someone got a great deal.

Todd

 

[sceva]

The Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson has info.

If you really want to know and don't wish to spring for a letter join the Smith & Wesson Collectors Assoc. This allows you to ask Roy Jinks for a ship date and he will tell you the Month and Year it shipped and will give you a clue if it is something special that warrants a letter.

 

[TattooedHDryder]

Appreciate all the information, I'll give him a call and see what it is
And go from there, I will put it in here when I get the info!

 

[TattooedHDryder]

Not give him a call, you know what I meant. I will join and contact him.

 

[yeti]

PC4006...Shorty40, very nice.
PC version goes for more...I'd say $850-$1150 based on condition & accessories.

 

[hoytx10]

$800 without the correct end label, $1000 if it has the correct end label and box.

 

[hoytx10]

Nice pistol!

 

[444 Magnum]

Why is there an auction tag on it?

 

[ACEd]

Why is there an auction tag on it?

Good Question - is this photo of actual pistol?

PCS08xx would be Shorty40 (1st generation circa 1992-95 as opposed to later Shorty40 Mk2 SPCxxxx, Mk3 KPCxxxx, Mk3S PCWxxxx, and 2000 DSFxxxx variants).

They are very nice Performance Center variants of the 4006 but in a more compact form (alloy frame vs stainless, shorter frame, 3.5 in barrel vs 4 in, shorter grip, shorter (9rd vs 11rd) mag, with a unique barrel and slide featuring a brass barrel guide bushing.

The Shorty40 PCSxxxx were produced in 3 groups of roughly 500 units each (highest observed PCS1575). The other variants were produced in much smaller quantities ~220 of the Mk2 and best guess ~650 Mk3, ~612 Mk3S, even less of the Shoty40-2000.

You will see Shorty 40 variants typically listed in excess of $2000 but the same pistols have been listed for over a year with no sales. There have been others listed in the 1200-1600 range which have also not sold. The sweet spot seems to be $800-1200 depending on model variant, condition, case, mags, etc.

In pricing, the PCS variant probably rates lower than the other variants. The $800-1200 range as previously suggested sounds about right. I bought mine for $800 with 2 original 9rd Performance Center mags but no case.

As to your photo, again I am concerned about auction tag - but other than that it appears to have an incorrect 4006 11rd mag sticking out and a single probably correct 9rd with yellow follower (should have Performance Center mkg if correct). Correct PC 9rd mags are hard to find and can be expensive ($100).

So in my mind its a $750-800 pistol assuming its in good condition with a single correct mag and without correct case or other documentation. As to auction prices, add sales tax and if it has to ship add at least $50 and your receiving FFL fee.

As with all alloy framed 3rd generation pistols, in my experience it is a good idea to field strip and examine the inside of the frame, particularly in the area of the ramps where the barrel slides down on recoil. These are subject to significant damage if fired with hot loads and/or weak recoil springs.


Best, Ed

 

[BLUEDOT37]

As ACEd stated they were first introduced in 1992.

My PCS11xx was made in Oct-1993, per Lew Horton, the distributor that ordered them from S&W.

That PCS08xx was probably made around mid 1993.

.

 

[4T5GUY]

My PCS11xx was made in Oct-1993, per Lew Horton, the distributor that ordered them from S&W.

Lew Horton received my PCS0919 April 1993 according to Earl.

Jim

 

[Brian Parrish]

I'm trying to figure out which gun this is, it looks like
A 4006… But I'm not sure
Serial is pcs 08xx

I concur with ACEd.
And isn't Ed a great one here on our forum! I always learn so much from him.
Print out his comment and give it to your friend with the money.
Tell him about our forum and get him to register here. We'd love to see him.
Show us pictures when she comes to her new home, please?
Include a range report.

Best Regards!
BrianD

 

[bobsguns]

He's a good friend, and I don't wanna see him lose out on it by taking it to some gun store that will take advantage of him

That would NEVER happen.................